Cochin Thread!!!

[just2rosey]

I might have been the one with the book.

When I saw that I just assumed I had missed a post.

I did mention a book and Partridge breeding the other day. The book is called "The Mating and Breeding of Poultry" by Harry Lamon and Rob Slocum. Some of the things it mentions is that "wing bow color in males is what gives females the good base color. The clean black striping of the hackle and saddle feathers in the male are what gives clean pencilling in females" (PG148). The book also says refers to using the same info for breeding partridge color in cochins as being the same for partridge color in Rocks. My problem with some of the info in that section of the book is being certain that I am looking at the right feathers. Also I see go markings on some feathers, but not on all, so what does that mean??? This is what leads me to question if I am looking at the right feathers....

Then I get all confused.

 

[lilcrow]

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Unless someone else is Amy on here, it wasn't me that knew about Partridge breeding. I do not have Partridge in any of my breeding birds, as of yet.

Oops, sorry. That was careless of me.
Nancy

 

[lilcrow]

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Oh wow, that sounds fascinating, what do you think of the book as far as being user friendly, and do you know anything about the authors? Some of these books can get VERY expensive and I don't want to fork out a fortune only to find that the book is useless. Has anyone else on here seen this book?
Thanks Rosey for clearing that up for me.

 

[Black Cochin Bantams]

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On the bottom of my posts is a site I bookmarked that has information about feathers, and everything else chicken. Coopa found it and I use it when in doubt.

Craig

 

[just2rosey]

Wow! Black Cochin Bantams, that is a great link!!! I don't know who put all that info together, but it was a tremendous job. Thanks for sharing that, I will go through that more carefully later!!

 

[Coopa Cabana]

When everyone gets a minute, could you look at the proposed changes below to the BYC Breed pages. I posted a lengthy opinion on the thread (as I'm known to do from time to time!), and if you agree (or not), be sure and post your opinions as to the changes they are about to implement. Let your voice be heard! The thread isn't that long - take a look! Thanx!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=611542

This is the comment I posted on the thread:
"For most breeds, there are major differences between Bantam and Large Fowl - I think you should have TWO pages per breed (when there are both Bantam and LF), not just one page per breed. Everything from housing to broodiness to climate adaptability and purpose (ornamental, egg-layer, meat production) is different between Bantams and Large Fowl of the same breed. Different color varieties also exist between Bantam and Large Fowl of the same breed.

I think the proper ABA/APA classification should also be given, to help those that want to enter their birds in shows. For example, LF Cochin are in the "Asiatic" class; Bantam Cochins are in the "Feather-Legged" Class.

The "Sub-Index" should be renamed "Varieties (Plumage Colors)" One Variety on the Sub-Index which needs to be deleted is the Cochin/Partridge. I've reported this before - that is NOT a Partridge colored bird of any breed - it is a Golden Laced.

With a very few exceptions, all breeds adhere to the same Plumage descriptions. You might think about cleaning up the Varieties (sub-index), to reflect pictures of various breeds by Plumage, i.e. White, Black, Blue, Mottled, Partridge, Columbian, Golden Laced, Silver Laced, etc., rather than showing all the breeds and all the varieties. If you list by Plumage, then you could also include the genetic make-up, which I think would be very helpful to many.

There is no need to re-iterate Breed information on the Variety index. The Breed pages should focus on breeds, and the Variety pages should focus on Plumage Colors/Patterns.

Just my opinion - but if we're going to clean things up, we should do it correctly, with proper educational value for the reader."

 

[Funky Feathers]

I agree. It makes a lot more sense that way, and will be more easy for newbies to understand.

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Be sure to post your comments over on Nifty's thread!

 

[thecochincoop]

I finally got some new pics taken

my GL roo who has filled out beautifully

thought this was just too cute

splash laced red project roo

blue mottled cockerel, cock and GL hen

other GL hen

BLR cockerel

GL hen
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...5879_100000560950503_1280237_1142008413_n.jpg

both GL hens together

 

[Coopa Cabana]

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Mandy, I can't see any of the pics . . . just the links, which I can't open????