Double Spiked Rosecomb

[CWhite67]

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?

 

[nuthatched]

Are pictures available, this is interesting.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

 

[CWhite67]

Are pictures available, this is interesting.

I'll get some when I move them to the lower barn later in the week!!

 

[nicalandia]

 

[JedJackson]

To 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.

 

[nicalandia]

To 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.

Both

 

[CWhite67]

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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.

 

[kurby22]

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.

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!

 

[CWhite67]

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!

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 flock