Cuckoo Ameraucanas

[jerryse]

I recently read that the columbian gene enhances slate legs with barring.This was on both types of white.It might be worth a test mating to see what happens.

 

[jerryse]

Another interesting bit of news.The Ameraucana Breeders Club forum has been discussing the leg color issue.Still some resistance but there is more support for a change than many suspect.Also it was noted that individuals can apply for a new variety not just a club.It still takes 5 breeders raising them for 5 years,50 birds of that variety entered at a qualifying meet.Same fees and paper work required as when a club applies.The breeders must also belong to the APA.I suppose some politics would be involved as always.

 

[nicalandia]

Another interesting bit of news.The Ameraucana Breeders Club forum has been discussing the leg color issue.Still some resistance but there is more support for a change than many suspect.Also it was noted that individuals can apply for a new variety not just a club.It still takes 5 breeders raising them for 5 years,50 birds of that variety entered at a qualifying meet.Same fees and paper work required as when a club applies.The breeders must also belong to the APA.I suppose some politics would be involved as always.

it is still possible to get Dark slate legs on a Cuckoo ameraucana, you just need the right genes...

 

[jerryse]

it is still possible to get Dark slate legs on a Cuckoo ameraucana, you just need the right genes...

I am still trying to get slate legs.I get one on rare occasions.Maybe this year they will be more consistant.

 

[nicalandia]

I am still trying to get slate legs.I get one on rare occasions.Maybe this year they will be more consistant.

I´ll P.M you

 

[bbhorsefly]

Anyone still working on this? I bought an "Easter Egger," but now that he's grown, his legs aren't green, but gray/black/slate with white soles of his feet and I'd call his feathers cuckoo, not sharp barring. He's got the pea comb and I think beard and muffs, if someone wasn't plucking out everyone's nuff and beards.

 

[jerryse]

Yes I am still breeding these . Consistant slate legs on females but they do fade during the laying cycle . Double barred males are a problem . Dosage effect of 2 barring genes . Single barred have good slate color . I am doing mostly lavender cuckoo . All my cuckoo carry lavender .

 

[ChickenLeg]

@jerryse Did you have some nice birds in this years hatch?

 

[jerryse]

@jerryse Did you have some nice birds in this years hatch?

No I did not raise any this year . Busy building a house / cabin .

 

[ChickenLeg]

No I did not raise any this year . Busy building a house / cabin .

Keep us posted if you breed more next year, hope the build went well this year