Back to that previous question you asked Laura. You make such a big deal about the current standard, I was just curious how it has changed over the years. That being stated, I was just making sure that the older versions actually can still apply. As far as "magical" birds that never fade; That pic that I posted is of a bird that free ranges and he doesn't look all that faded to me. Actually, I really don't notice much fading in my flock at all. It must be that lack of orange pigment in my flock....I don't know. I see the pics that you post, they look darker, but I can't help but wonder if the grass in the"bluegrass" state is always that neon green or has that pic been enhanced a little to make the bird look darker? A curious mind would like to know?!?!?Can you post some pictures of this cockbird? Does he free range outside in the sun all day? Walt has said that all birds of all colors fade in the sun, I would love to see some photos of these magical birds that never fade, assuming that is, that they do in fact range outside in the sun all day, rather than spend their lives indoors or under shade at all times. That being said, as I have stated before, some lines of Buckeyes do hold their color better in the sun than others (in my experience, Urch birds are the best I've found in this regard, which is why I added some of his lines to my flock.) But all birds fade in the sun, if they are exposed to it enough. Saying you have a non-fading bird is disingenuous if the bird never spends extended time outside, and is only let out for an hour or so every day. Here again is a photo of one of my hens, who spends time outside from morning 'til night, and she has pretty good dark color, despite the strong power of the sun to fade feathers of all colors (that's the Urch influence in her.)And here's one in the snow, from this past February:
Let's see some photos please.
). I'm very much familiar with state. If memory serves me right, I did ask you which shows you planned on attending and you never replied. As far as the ON is concerned; that is still some time away and I don't know what I'm going to do at this point. It certainly is the biggest but far from the best. Time will tell! I understand its all well and good to talk big and bad when the biddies aren't grown up and the older birds are starting their molt, but when it's time to put your feet to the fire, we'll see where you are then. I have nothing to prove because I've doing it for the past couple of years. Where have you been? Don't you worry your little self, I'll be down in your neck of the woods soon enough.
