Chantecler Thread!

[hellbender]

Thanks all for the good wishes.

Jason

 

[blkjak]

This is the rooster I have chosen to breed this year. What does everybody think?

 

[blkjak]

I have not weighed him but he is not overly heavy. I would think 8 at his heaviest. He is shorter than my other rooster but has better comb and wattles.

 

[3riverschick]

Not replying to anyone in particular or their birds. I have been thinking and think there is too much emphasis on the head to tail "smile" side profile in the White Chanteclers. I just don't see that in the historical birds. More of the Cornish in the historical bodies and the hens look more Sussex shaped than any of the breeds used to create them. I think the body side silhouette of the breed needs more "collecting" to the center of the body. Too much streamlining in the side silhouette I think.
Best,
Karen

 

[Folly's place]

Good type is hard to find! Mary

 

[Shello]

Not replying to anyone in particular or their birds. I have been thinking and think there is too much emphasis on the head to tail "smile" side profile in the White Chanteclers. I just don't see that in the historical birds. More of the Cornish in the historical bodies and the hens look more Sussex shaped than any of the breeds used to create them. I think the body side silhouette of the breed needs more "collecting" to the center of the body. Too much streamlining in the side silhouette I think.
Best,
Karen

 

[3riverschick]

Yes, I agree with everything you said. So glad you see it too. I meant in the breast, you don't see Cornish in the breast? Collected, = gathered more to the center of the body...less "smile", more Sussex type, but not a Sussex, still a Chantie.
Best,
Karen

 

[Shello]

Yes, I agree with everything you said. So glad you see it too. I meant in the breast, you don't see Cornish in the breast? Collected, = gathered more to the center of the body...less "smile", more Sussex type, but not a Sussex, still a Chantie.
Best,
Karen

I am not so sure that the correct Chantie breast looks Cornish to me. I have one male that looks quite cornish and he just does not look "right" - not elegant enough? The breast should be full but not as compact as the Cornish.

I still do not understand the "gathered more to the center of the body" ... I see a long body with the legs set well to the back to give the upward lift to the breast and angle to the top line on the males. I think the smile is coming more from the lack of a brick shape and/or the legs not being set back toward the tail vs the center of the body. This was a big "ah-ha" moment to me when I understood the angle of the top line and general type was related to where the legs were set under the bird along with the length of body/back. We still need a full breast but it is long and full, not compact.

JMHO

Shel

 

[3riverschick]

I am not so sure that the correct Chantie breast looks Cornish to me. I have one male that looks quite cornish and he just does not look "right" - not elegant enough? The breast should be full but not as compact as the Cornish.

I still do not understand the "gathered more to the center of the body" ... I see a long body with the legs set well to the back to give the upward lift to the breast and angle to the top line on the males. I think the smile is coming more from the lack of a brick shape and/or the legs not being set back toward the tail vs the center of the body. This was a big "ah-ha" moment to me when I understood the angle of the top line and general type was related to where the legs were set under the bird along with the length of body/back. We still need a full breast but it is long and full, not compact.

JMHO

Shel

hi shel,
i agree with you. we are kinda saying the same thing. I am just not good at explaining myself. I know what you mean about the ah, ha moment. mine came while I was analyzing the Sussex.
best,
Karen

 

[dmaldet]

I cannot quite figure out how to jump onto a thread. Hopefully this attempt is successful. I recently purchased a pair of Chantecler chicks. They are to be several weeks old. Wondering if you pros could answer a few questions for me.

1. Are they a good dual purpose chicken?
2. What seems to be the temperament of the roosters? This one seems quite anry already.
3. What color will these be as adults?
4. I am very new to chickens. Are they hard to raise? We live in eastern PA.

Probably sound like stupid questions but we just started with chicks this summer and everyday is a learning experience for us.

Thanks for any input you may have.

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