foxflower.. It's really hard to tell from pictures. Heck, I have trouble choosing mine when I'm holding them. I would like a front on shot of the comb. Color is real hard to judge in a pic I don't see any green in the hackles, which is a problem I am dealing with. Beautiful yellow legs. Looks like could be darker, but this might be the flash or might develop as the hackles and saddle grow out.
Punky, yours on the other hand, is very dark, almost like a RIR. There again, I would like a good closeup of his comb. Is this the one in your avatar? Hens look nice from what I can see.
The best help I have is to go by the ALBC assessment guide for heritage chickens, which uses a buckeye for illustration, so it is really great, but takes time to know what you are looking at and feeling. I still wish I had someone to come and pick mine out for me.
Hi greencastle, I just bought a few bantams for the second time. The first ones I decided I didn't quite like the type, a little too gamey. The ones I just bought the roos are a little "RIR" looking. Maybe what I need is a cross between the two.... Will try to get up some pictures soon of the new guys.
