Famous Hatchery 'Pure Bred' Appearances

[BlackHackle]

Would love to see silver laced Wyandotte and speckled Sussex !

I'll get to those

Polish?!?!?

I shall include Polish as well

@BlackHackle Please do D'Uccles

Will do

You can take your time on getting pictures uploaded, etc. But do you think you could post some Old English Games?

I sure could

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I'll get to those

I shall include Polish as well

Will do

I sure could

YAY!!!

 

[BlackHackle]

Silver Laced Wyandotte (hens):

What they should look like:

 

[HuskerHens18]

The difference is quite stark.... I find this thread very fascinating. Keep it up, please!

That said, I'll always love my hatchery birds, even if they are considered far from perfect. With all due respect to anybody who does, not all of us have the funds or need for a show quality flock. Yes, I hold a couple hatcheries in mind who've "strayed faaaaaaar from the SOP," so to speak (and sold Silkies that are obviously of mixed parentage), but those who are bothered by it, aren't required to support these particular businesses. As long as a hatchery supplies me with chooks that are easily recognized as their breed, I'm content. Not to mention how nice it is that decently affordable chicks are available to those of us on a budget. This is just an opinion coming from someone who doesn't show, and who also admires EQ birds that belong to others who do show.

~Alex

I own 0 Show Qualities(I think?) and have no interest in them as it's saying one is better than the other just because of looks. BUT I still really enjoy seeing the differences and still love going to shows to see all the beautiful birds. I've really enjoyed this thread so far!!! Just about anything from @BlackHackle is great

 

[CrziChickMom]

Leghorns are endless lol

White Leghorns:
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What they should look like:
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Funny how the upper leghorn roo has that very yellow ear flap area and, the "what it should look like" is much whiter. Very interesting post!!

 

[CrziChickMom]

I have a show Cochin, he took first last year at the fair

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I have a show Cochin, he took first last year at the fair View attachment 1519290

What color is he? He has a beautiful shape.

 

[New2Chicks97]

I have a show Cochin, he took first last year at the fair View attachment 1519290

I just love him & all his fluff! He is the most adorable little guy I have ever seen

 

[BlackHackle]

I have a show Cochin, he took first last year at the fair View attachment 1519290

He's got fire in his feathers. What color variety is he?

 

[BlackHackle]

What color is he? He has a beautiful shape.

I'm guessing he may be English standard Partridge