I think the project was @Egg Snatcher project. I do have golden neck d’uccles still, but I’m not cross breeding them with anything or any other color varieties.
I can’t seem to find a description or any pictures of an ideal “Golden Neck” d’uccle rooster. I have a few and really need to get rid of one or two, but I’m not sure which specimens would be best to keep!
Ideas, opinions?
Just based on color at the moment, I’d also have to evaluate beard...
Cute project!
I can’t answer your question, but thought I’d share this site on d’uccle genetics,
http://www.edelras.nl/belgians/genetics.htm#breedcombo
I’d also suggest posting on a Japanese thread (if you haven’t yet).
My thinking is that I’d choose a long legged Japanese rooster without...
I believe you are thinking BBS blue, not self-blue. Most folks who use the term self-blue are referring to the lavender gene, not BBS blue. Some breeds call it lavender, some call it self-blue.