Australorps breed Thread

[aveca]

Your not hogging up the thread..We love the pics..Especially that baby pen ..I want to reach right in there and pick out a couple...you'll never miss them right?

 

[groche]

You are correct with how the judges do judge, paying a lot of attention to the comb, but in reality it is worth only 5 points...there are 12 points allowed for just the back alone. Then 10 for breast. (Body and fluff), wings, tail, (legs and toes) are all worth 8 points each. Neck is 6. Condition and vigor is 10 points. Weight/size is only worth 4 points. All together (shape and size) is worth 64 points. Head is worth 22 points. 4 for symmetry, and then the previous 10 for condition and vigor.
If judges are picking incorrect backs they are throwing away the most valuble part of the point system... I really do like the point system used by Germany, wher birds are actually scored. This would actually improve the birds shown, and thier type, because the breeders might be embarrassed of type and strive to breed a better bird before they show something inferior. Just my opinion though.

Couldn't agree more, Cuba. Even with our own birds we can be 'blinded' by unrealised prejudices. eg. comb obsession! When I get down to my final culling I try to actually rate each bird according to the SOP. And write it down. That way you focus on all the bird's relevant bits! It really helps in deciding next year's breeding balance.
Cheers Geoff

 

[groche]

Your not hogging up the thread..We love the pics..Especially that baby pen ..I want to reach right in there and pick out a couple...you'll never miss them right?

Thanks Aveca,
and spot on! I haven't actually done a final count yet. I'd get the gender numbers wrong anyway! I really wouldn't notice one or two going. You're welcome to "pick out a couple", if your arms are long enough!
Cheers Geoff

 

[Melabella]

ROAD TRIP!

Let's all head out to Geoffs for a weeks stay down under.... complimentary 2 birds per family!

 

[aveca]

ROAD TRIP!

Let's all head out to Geoffs for a weeks stay down under.... complimentary 2 birds per family!

Bags are packed..and crates ..LOL...

 

[Melabella]

Bags are packed..and crates ..LOL...

We can head to the airport together, I'm only about 3 hours from you! lol

 

[groche]

Nuff said!

 

[groche]

Sorry, Aveca, can't resist! Don't reckon you'd make it down south to 'pinch' my birds. More likely you'd be up north, oohing and ahing, 'consumating' your long distance 'affair' with old Ray!

Cheers Geoff

 

[WVDan44]

We can head to the airport together, I'm only about 3 hours from you! lol

and I can be there to meet you in 5 ot 6 hrs. Always wanted to try a vegamite(sp) sandwich! Don't forget to bring along your poacher's pouch if you intend to chickennap a few of Geoff's fowl! Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi !

 

[aveca]

We can head to the airport together, I'm only about 3 hours from you! lol

Thats pretty interesting Melabella, had no idea you were that close..Hope we get to meet in the future! .. Boy I wouldnt mind that trip , a happy flight with baby australorps on board....I sure wish it was that simple..Geoff would be a busy busy man making aussies ..