Breeding the partridge color?

[playswithfowl]

So if a bird has bunny tail you dont want to use her for breeding?

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

You can use them, but it can ruin a line of birds fast. Bunny tails are not desirable so breeding away from the bunny tails are your best bet.

 

[flyingmonkeypoop]

I agree, blue is best. If you go to Acorn Hollow's site I think he has a picture of the ideal wyandotte type, it shows the 'wyandotte circle'

 

[playswithfowl]

Thanks, is it more worthwhile to just not use a bird with a bunny tail or to start out with one with better shape?

 

[cochinman2005]

Given the choice of bunny tail or nothing, I'd go with the improper tail, and breed away from it. Sometimes you don't have a choice. The goal would be to stay within the breed and variety if at all possible. In the case of Partridge Wyandottes, there are lines out there with proper type. I echo NYREDS on the double mating information. While you can produce both males and females that meet the standard description using a single mating system, the numbers are much fewer compared to using a double mating system.

Always start with the best shape/type that you can find.

 

[playswithfowl]

Does anyone know much about Bruce Sherman's Partridge birds? What about any other good breeders?