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[FridayYet]

I've never had Wheatens before. This one is getting in some really dark feathers. Is she doomed to be in the layer pen or could she molt into a more accepted Wheaten color?

She's about 6 weeks old. (Ignore the stray Orloff in the back)

Just bumping this up. I got varied opinions on Facebook on whether to try breeding with this chick or not. Some say the dark neck feathers are an automatic cull, others say to wait until she is an adult and decide then.

Any thoughts here?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Just bumping this up.  I got varied opinions on Facebook on whether to try breeding with this chick or not.  Some say the dark neck feathers are an automatic cull, others say to wait until she is an adult and decide then.

Any thoughts here?

Wish I could help, but I have no idea... the only Wheatens I have are my Sulmtalers and I've never seen any dark feathers on the body of a female...

 

[scflock]

Here are a couple updated pics of mine. Tomato time for the older ones, and the splash starting to look more splashy

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[Cat&ChickenLady]

Thank you so much for the tip. I have been looking at those saddle feathers and they have been so very boring. But now I will dig a little deeper. Thanks!

 

[scflock]

Ok, I got some better pictures of one of the big blacks so you guys could help me learn how to judge. This one is about 12 weeks old, and judging by the comb I say rooster. I hear you guys talking about sexing by saddle feathers. Is there anything readily apparent in these pics that just screams boy or girl, or is it too early? You can also see the purple sheen, and it's even more pronounced in person. Please tell me this is desireable

 

[Ravynscroft]

Ok, I got some better pictures of one of the big blacks so you guys could help me learn how to judge. This one is about 12 weeks old, and judging by the comb I say rooster. I hear you guys talking about sexing by saddle feathers. Is there anything readily apparent in these pics that just screams boy or girl, or is it too early? You can also see the purple sheen, and it's even more pronounced in person. Please tell me this is desireable

Don't see any saddle feathers, but you should part the feathers at the base of tail to see if they're coming in... 12 weeks a ould be about when they'll be showing up... nothing really showing cockerel, a bit pinkish though... comparing the legs and stance though, I'd almost bet on cockerel, has some very thick legs... As for the purple sheen, idk... I've heard the green sheen is more desirable, but not sure???

 

[scflock]

Don't see any saddle feathers, but you should part the feathers at the base of tail to see if they're coming in... 12 weeks a ould be about when they'll be showing up... nothing really showing cockerel, a bit pinkish though... comparing the legs and stance though, I'd almost bet on cockerel, has some very thick legs...
As for the purple sheen, idk... I've heard the green sheen is more desirable, but not sure???

I have seen pictures with the green sheen, that's why the purple is concerning me. That's what most of mine are showing

 

[snowbird]

Quote: The Purple Sheen is not wanted in any fowl. Go Green.

 

[scflock]

The Purple Sheen is not wanted in any fowl. Go Green.

Really? I was afraid of that. How do you breed it out? Or can you?

 

[Ravynscroft]

I have seen pictures with the green sheen, that's why the purple is concerning me. That's what most of mine are showing

I had heard of the purple, but not seen it...

The Purple Sheen is not wanted in any fowl. Go Green.

Really? I was afraid of that. How do you breed it out? Or can you?

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I'm curious... do you know what causes it?