Black crested White Polish

[Amer]

I recently had the opportunity to acquire a Black Crested White Polish rooster; however, no hens of the same variety were available for purchase. As such, I am seeking advice on suitable pairings for him, given that hens of the same variety are unavailable. I am considering a poorly laced Silver Laced hen as a potential match, but would appreciate any guidance or recommendations on the matter.

That would be the best substitute.

 

[Amer]

Just breed his daughters and grand daughters back to him.

 

[I Like Turkeys]

Got chicks again. Two are buff, not white. Most from the person who got my flock. She has a blue crested buff hen, and the cockerel she ended up breeding was one who I assumed to be S/s.

One isn't from her- the patterned one. It'll help with genetic diversity.

Bottom two are, I guess, homozygous for the blue gene. I guess I'll see how they feather out as adults. Not sure what to do with the gold-based ones.

 

[NagemTX]

Sell back to the breeder with blue crested buff or make a new flock. Or sell out right.

 

[I Like Turkeys]

Will be using the buff pullet.

3 pullets, 3 boys.

Of the 3 pullets, the buff one is the only one with a larger rounded crest. All the boys are super good in crest size though. She also has the best pattern, besides the fact she's orange.
of the other two pullets, one is black crested white/blue crested white, who knows, but she's far over patterned. Still super speckled, but maybe she'll grow out of that. The other is blue, but she is silver-based, I can say that.

The unrelated chick is a cockerel, thank goodness. He's super dark, fingers crossed he lightens up with age though. Thinking of putting him over the blue and black crested buff pullets. Not sure about the black crested white one. If her pattern cleans up then yes, but otherwise no. Not sure what to do with the other two yet. Might use the white one for a few months to see whether his chicks have clean pattern. Don't think I'll breed the buff male yet but time will tell.
They're all very well-behaved though. Hoping they stay that way when they're older.

Also, it's nap time apparently.

 

[NagemTX]

Will be using the buff pullet.

3 pullets, 3 boys.

Of the 3 pullets, the buff one is the only one with a larger rounded crest. All the boys are super good in crest size though. She also has the best pattern, besides the fact she's orange.
of the other two pullets, one is black crested white/blue crested white, who knows, but she's far over patterned. Still super speckled, but maybe she'll grow out of that. The other is blue, but she is silver-based, I can say that.
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The unrelated chick is a cockerel, thank goodness. He's super dark, fingers crossed he lightens up with age though. Thinking of putting him over the blue and black crested buff pullets. Not sure about the black crested white one. If her pattern cleans up then yes, but otherwise no. Not sure what to do with the other two yet. Might use the white one for a few months to see whether his chicks have clean pattern. Don't think I'll breed the buff male yet but time will tell.
They're all very well-behaved though. Hoping they stay that way when they're older.
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Glad to see an update here!

 

[I Like Turkeys]

Glad to see an update here!

Glad to have birds I can make updates about!

I can't wait until I start hatching out chicks.