Australorps Breeding for SOP and Exhibition Thread

[MrsBrooke]

I have a cockerel that is good in every respect but one, slight small feathering on the leg, none on the feet. should I use him or wait until this springs hatch develops to see what I get?

I would wait and see what hatches. Are they his offspring?

Where did you get him?

MrsB

 

[ronott1]

I have a cockerel that is good in every respect but one, slight small feathering on the leg, none on the feet. should I use him or wait until this springs hatch develops to see what I get?

I would wait and see what hatches. Are they his offspring?

Where did you get him?

MrsB

I agree. Feathers on the leg seems to pop up in other breeds too. It can be bred out so wait to see what hatches. Langshan has feathered feet so that is where it comes from.

 

[MrsBrooke]

I agree. Feathers on the leg seems to pop up in other breeds too. It can be bred out so wait to see what hatches. Langshan has feathered feet so that is where it comes from.

X2.

I feel it's easier to breed FOR something than to breed something OUT.

MrsB

 

[ocap]

I can see the logic of doing it either way so I will hatch this spring hoping for a cockerel as good as the one I have without the extra feathers.

 

[MrsBrooke]

The sun came out!! Big Papa enjoys a sip of rainwater while a pullet meanmugs.

MrsB

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

The sun came out!!

Big Papa enjoys a sip of rainwater while a pullet meanmugs.

MrsB

That is one fine looking boy!
His tail feathers are exquisite.

 

[MrsBrooke]

That is one fine looking boy!
His tail feathers are exquisite.

I appreciate that. ♡ Excited to see his babies develop.

MrsB

 

[RattlesnakeRidgeWV]

Bonnylass,
I have made that cross two years ago and you will not be disappointed.
Kurt

 

[ocap]

Bonnylass,
I have made that cross two years ago and you will not be disappointed.
Kurt

welcome back Kurt

 

[1hawaiian]

My wife and 9 yr old daughter would love to raise this beautiful breed for egg-laying production/home consumption.
We prefer to get hatching eggs or pullets from a reputable breeder versus these commercial hatcheries for certain.

We live in Hawaii and if there's anyone here that can help us we'd greatly appreciate it.

Please send me a PM

Aloha