Cochin leg feathering; vulture hocks

[tellynpeep]

Could someone post a good picture of what a good Cochin leg should look like? I've seen lots of pics of examples of "vulture hocks" but can't find a good example of correct leg feathering. Thanks!!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

(This bird is NOT mine...just used google.)

 

[Msbear]

Vulture hocks would be hard, longer feathers that form in the "hock" area of the leg.. kind of the back of the knee and curl up and out slightly... I'll try to find a pic

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

MsBear, I "think" the OP knows the vulture hock look. I "think" she is looking for photos of properly feathered legs.

 

[Msbear]

Ok, I know I was confused when I heard the term. I guess I should have read the question better.

Standards and bantams have different proper cushion type. Check out feathersite for excellent pics and cochinsrule.com

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Vulture hocks would be below the cushion.

 

[tellynpeep]

Yeah. I was looking for a close-up of the hock area specifically. I have some young Cochins and am trying to decide if they would be worth breeding.
Also: What do vulture hocks look like on a Frizzle?
Thanks again..

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

These are vulture hocks on d'uccles (from feathersite.com)

 

[Year of the Rooster]

This is my Silkie rooster when he was younger. You can see that he has vulture hocks. They're not as noticeable now that he's filled out more.