Calling all Koekoek owners

[chameleon]

So I found the breed standard for Koekoeks finally, and it turns out they get pretty big. They are a bit bigger than New Hampshires, with roosters reaching up to 4.5kg and hens up to 3.5. They are also supposed to have yellow legs. I had a closer look at my chicks' legs, because the light wasn't great when I took the photos. They are mostly orange, but they're closer to yellow in some places, especially on the back of their legs and their knees, so I did some more research on leg colour. From what I can tell there is no such thing as orange legs on a chicken. These appear to be the recognised colours:


I have found it mentioned a few places that leg colour can change as they mature, so that might explain the difference. Hopefully they turn yellow, because otherwise they aren't pure Koekoeks.

 

[lanichicken346]

Thanks for all the info! Helps alot. Hope your chicks are doing well

 

[lanichicken346]

They are 13 weeks old today...

How are your chicks doing and how old are they now?

 

[chameleon]

They are 13 weeks old today...





How are your chicks doing and how old are they now?

Wow, they're beautiful. Mine are doing well thanks, they're about 4 weeks old now. So far only one of the six is looking like a rooster. It's a bit early to be sure, but I think I got lucky. They don't like being handled so it's hard to get pictures, but I'll try to get some over the weekend and add them here.