Black Java with tail problem

[Oldebman]

I have several Black Javas that I hatched from eggs received from Duane Urch
(Urch/Turnland Poultry). The only one of the flock showing the recessive gene
for yellow feet (bottoms) also has what looks like a deformed tail (feathers
point down). Is this a genetic flaw or due to hatching problems? It was a
difficult hatch and I had to break the rules and extract some of the chicks
after they pipped or they would have died. I have since undated my equipment and
knowledge, so I hope to never have to do that again (It is very nerve racking).
However I would like to use this bird for breeding (proper foot color), but not
if the tail problem is genetic.

 

[RAREROO]

Hey Robert, I don't have any idea about the answer to the question, but I am interested in hearing an answer if anyone else has any, But I would really like to see some pics of him if you can get some. Hey, I found another lady that has Javas too, I'll email you again and give you more info.

 

[javachick]

Hi Oldebman
I saw your post on your Black Java chick and I would love to see a photo to be sure, but I am going to guess that if you had a rough time hatching you might of somehow broke the little chick's tail, would be my first thought. If that is the case, this would not be a genetic defect, then.

Once I had a Java hen with a broken tail (one of the kids grabbed a hen by her tail too roughly).

I have been raising a small flock of Black Javas since 2001 and added the White Javas a couple years later and I have not come across a tail defect in them. I have however had problems with sidespurs on occasion, feet that are pink and not golden, and sometimes more gold in the Black Javas eye color than I liked. Currently I have bred most of these defects out of my flock.

javachick