Breed Discussion #1: Silver Duck Wings

[PepsiCatt]

Silver duck wings originated in England and were used in cockfighting. Cockfighting was banned in 1849 and the birds are raised for exhibition. Despite their very tiny size,

Duck wings can live up to 20+ years. Roosters are slighty larger than the hen, can come in colors of black-green and white. Hens lay tiny brown eggs, and have pretty tan

and gray feathers. They also have large claws, which may be a reason why this breed was used for cockfighting. Their heads have a noticable, but tiny, bulge. The

roosters and hens are very docile. (im talking about the old English game)

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Silver duck wings originated in England and were used in cockfighting. Cockfighting was banned in 1849 and the birds are raised for exhibition. Despite their very tiny size,

Duck wings can live up to 20+ years. Roosters are slighty larger than the hen, can come in colors of black-green and white. Hens lay tiny brown eggs, and have pretty tan

and gray feathers. They also have large claws, which may be a reason why this breed was used for cockfighting. Their heads have a noticable, but tiny, bulge. The

roosters and hens are very docile.

Do you mean large spurs? Chickens dont have claws

And by bulge dobyou mean the comb after it's dubbed or a skull formation?

 

[PepsiCatt]

yes i did oops

 

[JacinLarkwell]

And I'm assuming you're talking about the old English game breed for this color and not like the pheonixes, which also have this color

 

[PepsiCatt]

yes i cant believe i didnt specify

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Happens to the best of us sometimes

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Can we get a picture of this breed? I'd really like to know what is meant by "duckwing." Thanks.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Can we get a picture of this breed? I'd really like to know what is meant by "duckwing." Thanks.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thanks.

 

[Neco]

Can we get a picture of this breed? I'd really like to know what is meant by "duckwing." Thanks.

Duckwing refers to the triangle feather pattern on the wing, where the end of the wing matches the hackle and saddle feathers. Only the males actually display this pattern.