D'uccle Thread

[dsfrango]

ccc...chickens - yep, you have a good memory!  I've lost all of my d'uccles  and they are pets so I don't care about quality at all.  

Ohh ok, that make sense. I must have missed those pages of this forum, sorry to hear that

 

[schnebbles]

it's been a long time since I've posted. months! so you wouldn't have seen it.

It's really tough finding vaccinated birds from breeders I've found. Most don't do it

 

[azer]

What gender is my D'Uccle I'm guessing a roo???

 

[dsfrango]

What gender is my D'Uccle I'm guessing a roo???

Yes, definitely a roo. But also look at the saddle feathers. Pointed shiny brown feathers are also a sure sign besides the comb

 

[azer]

Yay!!! e I wanted a roo thanks for the assurance...

 

[nate1the1great1]

I need some advise i am doing poultry for show and I was going to do OEGB but my roo died so i wanted to do some Mille de fleur d'uccles are they a good bird for show?

 

[dsfrango]

I need some advise i am doing poultry for show and I was going to do OEGB but my roo died so i wanted to do some Mille de fleur d'uccles are they a good bird for show?

That's a really general question. Could you be more specific with what you mean? Any breed if up to the standard of perfection could be good for show. And I don't understand why so quick to change breeds because your roo died. If that's the breed your into and know the standards for, why not search for another roo? D'uccles are an amazing breed but are sometimes difficult to show for beginners. For example the feathered feet require certain upkeep in prep for shows.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Quote: Also, as I've used d'Uccles in showmanship myself, I have to add that they are very intelligent and independent, which makes them difficult to train. My pullet didn't like being in one position (my hand) for so long. And, as dsfrango said, they are extremely difficult to keep in show condition. They have a ton of vulnerable feathers that are easily damaged.

 

[Sofarabbit]

Here's my two porcelain d'uccles. They are a little bit older than a year. I'm not sure of their quality, I imagine they have too much white, but I'd like to hear thoughts if you have them. The first picture is actually much more recent. The second was taken before they molted this summer.

 

[nate1the1great1]

That's a really general question. Could you be more specific with what you mean? Any breed if up to the standard of perfection could be good for show. And I don't understand why so quick to change breeds because your roo died. If that's the breed your into and know the standards for, why not search for another roo? D'uccles are an amazing breed but are sometimes difficult to show for beginners. For example the feathered feet require certain upkeep in prep for shows.

The reason why is bc the only people that have a roo they aren't quality and idk where to find one but I have 3 silkies and there feet are easy to keep in good condition btw im gunna be putting them in a giant pen and train them i have peacocks hat im trying to train that is going really well and people say the same about other breeds i have ( japanese bantams) and they do good that shouldn't b he prob its just my parents wanted to know if they are a good quality breed for show