CSU - Chicken State University- Large Fowl SOP

[cluck-cluck]

I can only imagine, LOL. Need to see a real place with a large field of grass to do much more, LOL.

One of my friends who is a riding instructor, once said it was a good thing if these horses have never seen a green field like in Kentucky, because they'd be miserable here! LOL.

 

[fowlman01]

You all are really making me want Orpingtons!

That color is so beautiful Vicky! I'm a bit nuts when it comes to redheads; just love 'em, and this is the most beautiful redhead in the chicken world!

Buff is a beautiful color, but the "redheads" of the poultry world are the New Hamps.

w.

 

[cluck-cluck]

Ok, I stand corrected (but I still love that buff color better

) Sort of like a strawberry blond

 

[galanie]

I think they look like redheads too. But bird colors are defined differently is all.

 

[fowlman01]

Is this thread open to the LF Cornish breed ?
I have some coming on, I think I will like this breed but you dont see much of it anymore, Is there any on here at all ?
Rebel

Yes! When Fred schedules it. they are a pretty misunderstood breed.....and a very difficult breed.

w.

 

[cluck-cluck]

We need imperfect birds to look at as much as perfect (or close to it) in order to learn! You'd really help us out with our learning if you'd post your orps, even if they're not perfect. Even more so if they aren't perfect! So please don't hide

 

[maryhysong]

I relay don't know what goes on on this thread, I'm just a simple minded country boy, I think I will just leave this to the professionals, Thanks for the invite, I think I will just tag along & see what it is all about for awhile.
Rebel

this thread is about learning what to look for in breeding standard bred birds; comparing photos to what the ideal bird would look like. Sometimes strays a bit into other areas, but stays on topic pretty good

 

[rebel yell]

xxxx

 

[ronott1]

this thread is about learning what to look for in breeding standard bred birds; comparing photos to what the ideal bird would look like. Sometimes strays a bit into other areas, but stays on topic pretty good

Ok, Here are some Hatchery Australorps:

 

[Fred's Hens]

In so many cases, when looking at common hatchery stock, except for the coloration the birds have an ever so common look to them. Whether they are supposed to be Rocks, Reds, Australops, or what have you.

If these photos were in black and white far too many of these birds would look the same. Similar size, same pinched tails, similar back lines, often with cushions, similar wing set and the list goes on. Again, in black and white silhouettes, how many of these birds would be indistinguishable by breed?

Studying older poultry material presented in black and white and discussing a breed's features, both the good and the bad, in pencil drawings is curiously more helpful in learning to see type. My 2 cents.