Famous Hatchery 'Pure Bred' Appearances

[MROO]

Now apparently

And if you are still bored, here is the classical Teen Chases Fox Chasing Chicken-

The fox meets the SOP btw, unfortunately the teen does too. Well unfortunately for the fox.

Good Heavens! Darned shame that young man wasn't just a tad faster! I hope that little red bugger was scared enough to stay away. I can hear that little fox now ..."Dag, they're growing those biddies BIG 'round here!"

 

[Amer]

Feather shredder?
I've heard the terms Blue and Self-Blue used almost interchangeably, so I was curious about the difference. I never knew that the latter was actually the "lavender" color until tonight. If I ever come across a lavender Nankin in my stock, I'll know that either one of my hens went to an unauthorized party ... or I'm going to be very, very wealthy!

Hehe. Considering the Nankin is an old breed I find that highly unlikely, however, we can dream dreams. Birds with lavender feathers have poor quality feathers. I found that out with my Lavender d'Anvers which constantly look dirty and gritty. I'm going to the blues now, they're more attractive anyways.

 

[Kessel23]

WWIII happened yesterday and was settled yesterday, then you guys started WWIIII

 

[Amer]

WWIII happened yesterday and was settled yesterday, then you guys started WWIIII

Ummmm. How were the countries distributed? I need to know these things.

 

[BantyChooks]

A question to ponder while waiting for @BlackHackle next post....

Do birds with SOP produce superior eggs??????? Is there an SOP for eggs from SOP hens????

In general, you just want eggs of the correct shade, good proportions, with consistent shell thickness and shape. Hens with a tendency to produce weird meat spots or things are frowned on, at least by me. They do hold egg contests at some fairs/shows.

LOL, it's really gonna' blow your mind when you plug this fact into your visual... I'm a dude!

Now wait, keep me in the same dress...same shoes... now play that scene back in your head again

I never would have guessed!

I’m sure it’s just me, but I find it very odd that the APA SOP book uses paintings of the “perfect” bird instead of a picture of an actual bird that meets the standard. If there isn’t an actual perfect specimen, I’m surprised, in today’s technology driven world, one isn’t photoshopped. Now what about that?

I believe the ABA was at least thinking about doing a book with photos. I think that many/most of the images were painted before photo manipulation became common, and now it's expensive to redo.

The SOP book unfortunately does not have accurate pictures. Did you see the Buckeyes? They're hideous! Now mine are above hatchery stock but they aren't Baker's birds. (Aaron Baker is a well known Buckeye breeder.)

And the Partridge Chanteclers! They'd not even place in a real show. The red on them could light up a room.

 

[varidgerunner]

This is from Cackle hatchery. Asil.

This is one of mine.

The most obvious difference is that there are an awful lot of asils in their picture. Looks like two males in the same picture. I could not do that without taxidermy.

 

[Amer]

In general, you just want eggs of the correct shade, good proportions, with consistent shell thickness and shape. Hens with a tendency to produce weird meat spots or things are frowned on, at least by me. They do hold egg contests at some fairs/shows.


I never would have guessed!


I believe the ABA was at least thinking about doing a book with photos. I think that many/most of the images were painted before photo manipulation became common, and now it's expensive to redo.


And the Partridge Chanteclers! They'd not even place in a real show. The red on them could light up a room.

Yes! All of the pea combs look horrible, I guess walnuts to too, and the shapes of those breasts! Deformed?

 

[Amer]

View attachment 1521371 This is from Cackle hatchery. Asil.

This is one of mine.View attachment 1521374 The most obvious difference is that there are an awful lot of asils in their picture. Looks like two males in the same picture. I could not do that without taxidermy.

Asils have glorious flowing tails.

 

[BantyChooks]

Yes! All of the pea combs look horrible, I guess walnuts to too, and the shapes of those breasts! Deformed?

Or they've just taken to making chickens wear push up bras.

 

[Amer]

Now apparently
No that's just what I call the "discussion"
I have not really been paying much attention though, just waiting for the next picture, well if BH ever gets around to it lol.
here is another show quality chicken for those of you who are bored-

And if you are still bored, here is the classical Teen Chases Fox Chasing Chicken-

The fox meets the SOP btw, unfortunately the teen does too. Well unfortunately for the fox.

Would be weird if the teen came on here right now and wondered why he was being compared to some weird chicken standard.