D'uccle Thread

[Overoberyl]

Sike a booty (remember that in the early 90's??). This is the real Pretty Boy. This one placed 1st jr. Duccle cockerel, best of breed and best variety. The one in the other post placed 3rd or 4th.

What show was it? How many D'Uccles were in the show?

 

[winniem13]

What show was it? How many D'Uccles were in the show?

it was the forsyth fowl fanciers show in winston salem nc. There were not many in junior, 6 cockerels, 2 pullets and 1 hen. They were millle fleur

 

[winniem13]

Ok. I have 4 weeks until I have to explain to my 4h group how to select their best d'uccle hen and rooster for our show. I have some feedback from the winston salem folks at the show, but I thought I would get input from master breeders here also. Please help me explain WHY you choose traits and any tips you use.
This one placed first. He has a fuller, thicker neck snd his coloring is better (more pronounced spangles, more even red tone).

Any other good points/bad points for him?
Next. Is one that didnt place as well (2 or 3rd), have to look at band numbers, besides the 1st place winner, they pretty much look the same to me. I kno his beard is lighter, more variations of red in his coloring, thinner neck. Not as "jazzy" looking to me.

Any other points for him?
And finally another one. Same problems as number 2.

Woyld you pick number 2 or number 3 as your backup rooster? Why?
Thanks for helping me with this. I have been following the thread everyday since october (and i read every post fron the beginning). I dont want to be a random poster..."help me and tell me everyhing with me not having to do any research"......I have done months of research and would just like opinions to validate or challenge the observations I am making (and be able to explain to the kids).

THANK YOU!!!

 

[Lorilyn Farms]

Number two has too much white in comparison to black. They should be pretty even on each feather. I would use number three, although his neck looks pretty long. So each have their flaws. I can't see toe feathering or comb quality from the pics.
that's my two cents

 

[rainbowrabbitry]

Does anyone have any porcelain or MF d'uccle hatching eggs or day old chicks for sale? Please private message me.

 

[Overoberyl]

#3 has obvious wattles. That would disqualify him from breeding I would think. I have a roo with teeny tiny ones (it looks like your other two have them), that I'm going to work with, but I would not enter him in a show for that reason, and since I'm new to the breed I have no idea how long it will take to get rid of, it's just what I have to work with at the moment.

 

[Lorilyn Farms]

They are allowed to have small wattles, although none is better. But SOP is very small to no wattles.
The wattles on this porcelain was why I culled him from my breed, they were too large for "very small".... And his comb is terrible... And his neck is too long....

 

[Overoberyl]

How hard is it to get rid of the very small ones?

 

[Cassidy Love]

I have a black mottled rooster for sale pm me for pics and details Indiana or northern Ky or you can pay for box and shipping

 

[joanie_maine]

How hard is it to get rid of the very small ones?

Cull the ones that have them.....