CSU - Chicken State University- Large Fowl SOP

[Yard full o' rocks]

This is the most recent picture taken Monday



This picture was about a month ago

This picture was taken in November


And this was taken the beginning of August when I brought them home

WOW, I love to see that Partridge pattern. I had a few a couple of years back

In my opinion, those tails are definitely pinched

 

[armorfirelady]

Ok got a couple pics today. The hens are poofy looking cuz it's only 5 degrees out

Sorry about the poor pics I tried to get them to stay still with corn but......

 

[DMRippy]

Quote: It also looks like they have VERY dark legs. I think partridge should have yellow like other rocks, but I know some colors have issues with leg color.... like blues. It might be the same in partridge. I know my partridge roo has bright yellow legs.

 

[armorfirelady]

Well they do have yellow legs its just that their run area gets muddy and they have no qualms walking thru the mud and water. No feet problems with the mud as I have been keeping a watch on them.

Here's a pic of their feet after I cleaned them up some. They are like a bunch of little kids can't keep them clean.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Fantastic thread.

I have a picture of split wing if you would like me to post it. (I saw the discussion about it on the New Hampshires)

I also have pictures of my barnevelders ready, when we get to that breed. I had some major setbacks in 2012 with them, made some changes and am looking forward to this year and hopefully it will be a better year.

 

[aoxa]

Fantastic thread.

I have a picture of split wing if you would like me to post it. (I saw the discussion about it on the New Hampshires)

I also have pictures of my barnevelders ready, when we get to that breed. I had some major setbacks in 2012 with them, made some changes and am looking forward to this year and hopefully it will be a better year.

I'd for one like to see your picture of split wing. It's a DQ I have not yet seen in my own birds.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Unfortunately, it was one of the many setbacks I have had in the last year. As I understand it, it is a recessive trait and needs a copy of the gene from the mother and a copy from the father for it to show in their wings.

Here is the cockerel with split wing - he was obviously culled. You can see here that his wing doesn't fold up right. Darn shame too, because he looked promising otherwise.



And when you spread his wings, you see this:

 

[ramirezframing]

Unfortunately, it was one of the many setbacks I have had in the last year. As I understand it, it is a recessive trait and needs a copy of the gene from the mother and a copy from the father for it to show in their wings.

Here is the cockerel with split wing - he was obviously culled. You can see here that his wing doesn't fold up right. Darn shame too, because he looked promising otherwise.



And when you spread his wings, you see this:

thanks for the pictures, I just seen this in one of my young silkies and thought it might be split wing but have never seen one before. Mine looks like your last two pictures, will have to see how it carries its wings tomorrow

 

[Texasmja]

I have a question, I have seen alot of Wyandottes who stand with their wings dropped. Could it be split wing? All of mine carry their wings correct, but I have noticed a line that I have seen tons of pictures of and when I asked someone they told me the birds were just tired. I don't think that is correct. Can I hear opinions?

Unfortunately, it was one of the many setbacks I have had in the last year. As I understand it, it is a recessive trait and needs a copy of the gene from the mother and a copy from the father for it to show in their wings.

Here is the cockerel with split wing - he was obviously culled. You can see here that his wing doesn't fold up right. Darn shame too, because he looked promising otherwise.



And when you spread his wings, you see this:

 

[desertmarcy]

I have a question, I have seen alot of Wyandottes who stand with their wings dropped. Could it be split wing? All of mine carry their wings correct, but I have noticed a line that I have seen tons of pictures of and when I asked someone they told me the birds were just tired. I don't think that is correct. Can I hear opinions?

Sometimes it is because the birds are hot. I had thought split wing was caused by a missing feather, but one of my Barred Rocks has split wing on one side only. He has all the correct number of feathers, but wing looks like photo posted above. I took him to a show just because I wanted a professional opinion on him and sure enough, the judge said split wing.