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Does yellow tips on a black Austalorp indicate something?

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by Lobzi, Oct 7, 2008.

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  1. Oct 7, 2008 #1
    Lobzi

    Lobzi Crowing 10 Years

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    I have been told that Chickie is a black Australorp frizzle. Her feathers on her back and neck have developed with yellow edges and tips. Does this indicate anything more about her breed? I found her so I have no definite idea of what she is.
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  2. Oct 7, 2008 #2
    mikarod

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    How old is this bird??? I'm sorry, but I keep seeing cockerel characteristics when I look at it. Then again, I'm not very familiar with exactly how the frizzle gene interacts with the male sickles and hackles.
     
  3. Oct 7, 2008 #3
    Lobzi

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    she was about 4 months in this pic. She is 5 now and I can find a more current pic.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2008 #4
    Lobzi

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    Ok here is one I took about two weeks ago...
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    Is this more telling?
     
  5. Oct 7, 2008 #5
    mikarod

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    Oh yeah. DEFINITELY a cockerel!

    And from the looks of it is not a complete Australorp. The comb doesn't seem to be a single comb.

    I can't tell if there is any feathering on his feet (even the slightest) but I will say he looks an AWFUL lot like the Light Brahma (cock) X Black Australorp (Hen) cross we did for meat and eggs.
     
  6. Oct 7, 2008 #6
    dancingbear

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    Oh yeah, that's a boy. Look at the droopy sickle shaped feathers by the rump. Not a pullet.
     
  7. Oct 7, 2008 #7
    Linda91722

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    I just bought one , she is 2 weeks now and so adorable. I was wondering how are they at egg laying? The chicken farm I got her from said they lay as much as my RR and that they would get along great with my RR.
     
  8. Oct 7, 2008 #8
    mikarod

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    Well, the world record for laying eggs is supposedly held by an Australorp...
     
  9. Oct 8, 2008 #9
    Lobzi

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    thanks all, I was hoping she was a girl.
     
  10. Oct 8, 2008 #10
    Lobzi

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    Quote:Single comb and no feathering. I dont know cockerel? WHat is that?
     
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