I cannot find anything on this, some of my growouts from my rose combs have a double spike on their combs. What causes this genetically? What would happen if I bred the double spiked pullets to a very nice cockerel?
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I'll get some when I move them to the lower barn later in the week!!Are pictures available, this is interesting.
BothTo me that looks like the equivalent of a side sprig in single combed birds, which is either a defect or disqualification at a poultry show. I can't remember which.
That's what I'm talking about. Never had them before in any of the offspring, and this year there is a few pullets with it. Problem is they have great type, show quality other than the extra spike. I guess I'll breed them an find out how many more will show up.
Hey there—did you find out how prominent the double spike was in your breeding efforts? I have a similar issue—the cockerel is great type and attitude for showing but he has a notable double spike. I’m afraid to use him but I’d really like to!That's what I'm talking about. Never had them before in any of the offspring, and this year there is a few pullets with it. Problem is they have great type, show quality other than the extra spike. I guess I'll breed them a find out how many more will show up.
I would cull him, once it’s in their genetic line up it’s much more prevalent in their offspring. I culled all of them out of my own flockHey there—did you find out how prominent the double spike was in your breeding efforts? I have a similar issue—the cockerel is great type and attitude for showing but he has a notable double spike. I’m afraid to use him but I’d really like to!