Columbian Wyandotte Bantam

[chasinglights27]

I posted in breeds, genetics and show, prior to pick up, but it drifted to the bottom with no reply. Maybe This section will better. I picked up some Columbian Wyandotte Bantams today... 4 to be exact. A Pair and 2 Pullets (their daughters) and the seller said they were show quality birds. Just wanted an opinion on them? If they are not... I guess they can be fun for my little brother to raise for 4H projects. The are currently in Isolation, as I vaccinate them. Any opinion would be great!

 

[hdowden]

idk but it wouldn't hurt to enter them in some shows to see how they do

 

[Kevin565]

idk but it wouldn't hurt to enter them in some shows to see how they do

+1

I think NYREDS may give you his opinion on their quality in your other thread.

 

[hdowden]

not only that you can't tell every detail on a bird by pic the best way to get an idea on your birds is to either take them to a few shows or try and critique your own after viewing a few shows and talking to the judges and owners of the winning birds

 

[chasinglights27]

Thanks, maybe the best way is to enter them in a show,

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Honestly, the pair is not bad looking. The female has a little bit of dark ticking on the rump/saddle area and I like to see all white body feathers. The male has black ticking on the saddle area that extends a bit further than the standard calls for. I think I also see some black underneath the tail around the vent area. All of the body feathers except the hackle, wing primaries and secondaries, tail, and the saddles of the male should be pure white. They do have the nice heart-shape body prominent in wyandottes (The rooster does anyway. It's hard to tell from the hen's stance in the photos). It's hard to tell from the pictures how his comb is. It looks correct, but that is something easier to tell in person.

I like them, but if I could change one thing about them it would be to remove any black or grey from the areas that should be white. I would also remove some of the black ticking from the saddle area of the roo (Offspring could certainly be chosen to remove this in future generations). They probably would do alright in a show, but I know there are breeders out there who are serious about their wyandotte bantams. It would really depend on the competition. I would probably classify them as breeder quality.

It's a bit hard for me to see the other two. They look a bit younger from the heads I see in the background of the first picture.

 

[chasinglights27]

Honestly, the pair is not bad looking. The female has a little bit of dark ticking on the rump/saddle area and I like to see all white body feathers. The male has black ticking on the saddle area that extends a bit further than the standard calls for. I think I also see some black underneath the tail around the vent area. All of the body feathers except the hackle, wing primaries and secondaries, tail, and the saddles of the male should be pure white. They do have the nice heart-shape body prominent in wyandottes (The rooster does anyway. It's hard to tell from the hen's stance in the photos). It's hard to tell from the pictures how his comb is. It looks correct, but that is something easier to tell in person.

I like them, but if I could change one thing about them it would be to remove any black or grey from the areas that should be white. I would also remove some of the black ticking from the saddle area of the roo (Offspring could certainly be chosen to remove this in future generations). They probably would do alright in a show, but I know there are breeders out there who are serious about their wyandotte bantams. It would really depend on the competition. I would probably classify them as breeder quality.

It's a bit hard for me to see the other two. They look a bit younger from the heads I see in the background of the first picture.

Thanks, for the info. They are really awesome birds!!! Hopefully with a few generations of breeding, I might get the best out of them. Thanks so much!!!

 

[BlueCamas]

I agree with the others, I think that they look pretty nice! It's hard to get good coloring in the columbian variety. I'd take em' to a show, they might surprise you!