Congrats Mike on a beautifully conditioned bird, I understand Gina also won Reserve of Breed and Variety with another of her cockerels. Both big wins in a group of over 60 White Chants.
I was lucky enough to secure my starting stock from her this spring, hopefully I can make the right selections...
I took a few pictures of my 16 week old birds maybe these will help with that feather question. My first season with this breed. (click the image to enlarge)
2 pullets
cockerel
same k bird from the front
Not the best pictures but should help with your questions. At some point soon I will...
just a guess here but from the last pics I would say you have some kind of easter egger cross. Those are not cushion combs they are pea combs, the legs and feet being yellow most likely not a Marans in the mix. I really doubt they are anything but mutts, if they were pullets maybe keep for...
#3,,,I don't know what sex it is but the comb is not a cushion comb as required in Chanteclers, I hope you got what you were after when buying these birds.
you folks that are looking for stock should really check out the clubs site
http://www.chanteclerfanciersinternational.org/
I'm sure if you contacted any of the officers in your region they could give you some leads
If you are serious about the breed, I suggest you spend the $10 and join...
This breed is still making a comeback and really just now getting some attention in the US, I joined the club and that opened up some additional resources for finding breeders and information.
just sayin'