I wish English UK type would be another variety like Aussies are. Too many folks are buying them, and expecting to show them and do well. And they aren't an accepted new variety. There is a way bigger following for UK Orps then Aussies here, unfortunately I don't see it happening too soon. Even though the Australorps are accepted. You would think the UKers would beat out the Aussies. Maybe we're still holding a grudge against the English for the Taxation without representation. So they don't get represented here in our APA Shows.
Like here the Lavender is called self blue. UK call them Lavs. And a true Lavender IF shown here, will be shown against Self Blues. And judged to the APA standard. I don't see the APA changing a whole lot in the next few years. As breeders you have to choose between an APA showable bird or a non accepted bird, but gorgeous UK style.
Like I said, I like the birds I have only cause I know their a APA showable bird of quality. I am, like all you guys, very biased to what I raise. But, I am incorporating the UK in my APA line for a few traits. The lacing gene, broadness of chest and head. While keeping the longer back & tail. I only shown my birds twice. I enjoyed it. I think we can make birds that satisfy the best of both breeds and can be shown to top level quality.
