Are these Vulture Hocks on my Silkie?

[Cuban Longtails]

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I thought he had a saipan girlfriend.

 

[speckledhen]

I'm confused. I thought hard quill feathers on the thigh were vulture hocks, not the angle of the hock joint. I dont see that on the Silkies. At least, that is the definition I've found in several places.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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It's not the angle of the hocks, but rather the length of the feathers on the hocks. It makes them look like they're wearing over-sized shorts, I guess that's one way to put it

ETA: I'm no expert, but this is what I've noticed.... Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm still learning.

 

[speckledhen]

I was under the impression that it was that the feathers were hard quilled as opposed to fluff-type feathers. Hopefully, someone can tell us for certain here. Here is a book excerpt online (cant copy and paste) You may have to use the zoom in button.
http://books.google.com/books?id=jo...hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result

 

[Guitartists]

That's the problem I am having.. lol What would be easy to tell on a hard feathered bird seems all but impossible on a Silkie... for me anyways

And yes.... he does have a mistress

LOL But I don;t think she returns his feelings

I caught him mating Poppet (Partridge Showgirl) today..... I may have to pop those eggs in the bator when they start coming

I would love to see what cute little chickies they would make

I am trying to hunt down a roo for my Saipan girls.... but I haven;t decided if I want to find another Saipan or possibly something more fun like a nice Dark Cornish

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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Ok, now I see what you mean SpeckledHen. So, I guess vulture-hocks are just straight feathers that point outward with the thigh, instead of curving with the birds hock?

 

[speckledhen]

I guess, but I sure wish I was more clear on that. If you look at D'uccles, they are supposed to be vulture hocked, I understand. Maybe that will clarify (going to check out those pictures now).

Here's Feathersite's D'Uccle page. http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/Millies/BRKMilleFleur.html

 

[Year of the Rooster]

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Now I see. I've viewed that page so many times before but I never noticed. Too much color on them. lol