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  1. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    1st generation cross can pop frame of one parent and not the other. Selecting only birds that come close to the desired body type in addition to the coloration would get there faster, but could still be done in about 3 crosses. Langshan are similar sized to the Houdans and are solid colored, so...
  2. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Silkies aren't the only featherfooted breed. Brahmas, Cochins, Faverolles, Sultans, Langshans, and French Marans all are featherfooted. NONE of those are black skinned, nor are they derived from silkies. And silkies are fully crested. Being as the CnC are a partial crest, there MUST be a...
  3. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Not in the Dorkings, but, yes. Crested breeds have existed for a long time.
  4. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    That's why I think they're using a mottled cochin and/or a light Brahma in the making of them. Pics show weird combs (the V-comb of the houdan will do strange things). Brahmas have pea combs and one of the pics shows a comb that doesn't look like a weird rose comb, but could easily be a weird...
  5. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Houdans and Dorkings are 5 toed and clean legged. Silkies, faverolles, and sultans are 5 toed and feather footed. Houdans, silkies and sultans are crested. Houdans, faverolles, and SOME silkies are bearded. Dorkings have been in existence as a breed in England since the time of the Romans....and...
  6. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    I suspect they used a mottled cochin or a light Brahma with them.
  7. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Sounds like your next name list: Glaze, Cruller, Fritter, Bavaria, Cake, Sprinkle, Bismark
  8. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    No, a mottled houdan mix, taking the crest down to a partial crest size so trimming is less needed. Thing was so interesting that I would consider these.
  9. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    That one isn't a silkie mix. It's a mottled houdan mix.
  10. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Maybe crop it, but considering her tail got cut...unless she poses for me again....doubtful. I love that pic, though.
  11. rural mouse

    Hen or Roo?

    Depends upon space, hens, humans, and the birds themselves. I have found this article INCREDIBLY helpful https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/understanding-your-rooster.75056/
  12. rural mouse

    Hen or Roo?

    At that age, comb that read and growing that much means both are cockerels
  13. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs
  14. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    The tax pic
  15. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    An elder and 2 young'ens haven't caught them that far out again.
  16. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Like this? Tax (for @featherhead007 )
  17. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    He should take Marie, then....even fasterafternoon squall and namesake
  18. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Those very much do look like new feathers. Every batch of chicks I have goes through a phase of "tatty" tail feathers with new ones growing in around them. Until the hackle/saddle feathers start coming in (12-14 weeks), the only feather gender indicators I watch for are the breast colors...
  19. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    Mugsresting Rose (with Focus) Pear and the epitome of a happy pup
  20. rural mouse

    Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

    just wait. One will take the decision out of your hands
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