I have some exhibition line of Rhode Island reds that I did get from a hatchery.
I am hatching chicks off of them and they look and perform great except for one issue.
as they get older about 30-40% develop some white feathering. this only exists in my offspring as my parent stock look perfect...
I have some Chocolate Silver laced Orpington but I only have one rooster and a hen from the same hatch and I am running into genetic depression.
They are extremely rare where I am located so buying another (non-relative is not an option)
what is the best different color variety to use in my...
I have noticed some of my adult's legs are becoming scaly looking and some are even swelling.
would this due to age (they about 3-5 years old) or is there some else going on?