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I was talking about all the colors trying to be developed, but to each his own
Peter, I need to call you
Will not speak for anyone else on this list but cannot think of anything being said that would bother me. I love my bantam Salmons best.
I thought about colors thanks to You Liesha showing me that they were available, solid blue, black, splash, buff, white and black and of course the salmon and blue salmon. Ermin and barred in the UK, and lavender being developed in many breeds now. Remember another color that i think Dick??? posted once too who's color reminded me of a bald eagle. I'm the newby here having had the Favarolles for maybe 4-5 years...but would think that the standard, structure, form and function is number one then color is the icing.
My four Mahoganys are from Sandhill and i first saw them on Feathersite and then again pictured with someone here, so do not know how widespread they are. Mine so far resemble the ones seen here, not like the ones on Feathersite.
The upside, new colors, someone enjoying a persuit with something with a short lifespan that may or may not pan out.
The downsides could be that at some time a lesser color would again be lost after much time producing it....Also depending on what is used to introduce the color, many non conforming traits being introduced taking away from the established standards, also egg-meat flavor & production and what made the Favarolle special could be diminished in the quest for color. Then there is the wonderful gregarious personality they are known for.
I kinda wonder if the production of the bantam Ameraucana can be used as an example...Most of the LF that i have seen look like big roosters & hens, same with EE, but most of the bantams look like they may have DeAnver or something in them....a slightly different shape...
Am not sure why the LF Hatchery birds vary so much too....My Favarolle introduction came from Cackle and Ideal...my Roo and girls were all the standard color. Anything i have seen in the last 2 years from hatcherys that the local farm stores had are not colored even close to the Favarolle standard-dark & smudgy....They are still nice birds for those wishing to enjoy the breed...Theyre just not colored consistantly.
These are just some of my thoughts....i appreciate having a place to go to ask and share with others who enjoy chickens as much as i do.
eliz
I agree of what you say. There are so many variations in color and type in the salmons though. Nobody's is perfect,(cause there is no perfect bird). We have colors already that is not recognized in the APA. I did have alot of different colors and liked them all. But now just concentrating on salmons. I commend anyone who wants to take on a new challenge of a new color, you have more guts then I do. I am now going to shut up and keep my opinions to myself.
I hope I didn't hurt anyones feelings. Again this is my opinion.
I was talking about all the colors trying to be developed, but to each his own
Peter, I need to call you
Will not speak for anyone else on this list but cannot think of anything being said that would bother me. I love my bantam Salmons best.
I thought about colors thanks to You Liesha showing me that they were available, solid blue, black, splash, buff, white and black and of course the salmon and blue salmon. Ermin and barred in the UK, and lavender being developed in many breeds now. Remember another color that i think Dick??? posted once too who's color reminded me of a bald eagle. I'm the newby here having had the Favarolles for maybe 4-5 years...but would think that the standard, structure, form and function is number one then color is the icing.
My four Mahoganys are from Sandhill and i first saw them on Feathersite and then again pictured with someone here, so do not know how widespread they are. Mine so far resemble the ones seen here, not like the ones on Feathersite.
The upside, new colors, someone enjoying a persuit with something with a short lifespan that may or may not pan out.
The downsides could be that at some time a lesser color would again be lost after much time producing it....Also depending on what is used to introduce the color, many non conforming traits being introduced taking away from the established standards, also egg-meat flavor & production and what made the Favarolle special could be diminished in the quest for color. Then there is the wonderful gregarious personality they are known for.
I kinda wonder if the production of the bantam Ameraucana can be used as an example...Most of the LF that i have seen look like big roosters & hens, same with EE, but most of the bantams look like they may have DeAnver or something in them....a slightly different shape...
Am not sure why the LF Hatchery birds vary so much too....My Favarolle introduction came from Cackle and Ideal...my Roo and girls were all the standard color. Anything i have seen in the last 2 years from hatcherys that the local farm stores had are not colored even close to the Favarolle standard-dark & smudgy....They are still nice birds for those wishing to enjoy the breed...Theyre just not colored consistantly.
These are just some of my thoughts....i appreciate having a place to go to ask and share with others who enjoy chickens as much as i do.
eliz
I agree of what you say. There are so many variations in color and type in the salmons though. Nobody's is perfect,(cause there is no perfect bird). We have colors already that is not recognized in the APA. I did have alot of different colors and liked them all. But now just concentrating on salmons. I commend anyone who wants to take on a new challenge of a new color, you have more guts then I do. I am now going to shut up and keep my opinions to myself.
I hope I didn't hurt anyones feelings. Again this is my opinion.
so many breeds, I am not a strict lover of any one ( yet ) . I love color as well. so I really
