Genetic Hackle Fowl Chat

[JacinLarkwell]

He would be the first male. He's got some nice and long saddle feathers like his daddy (the round combed one)

I like the White's too, but I only have one white male and need him somewhere else

 

[SourRoses]

Some pics of the boys. They have done so well free ranging in the front paddock, get along, and keep a sharp eye out for predators. There's no feather damage that I can tell.

To keep the ladies happy they are separate, otherwise it wouldn't be a fair ratio. Still trying to decide who gets breeding rights.

This one is Colonel Custard. He's turning into a favorite, I really like how thin his feathers are, as well as the color and his funky lemon yellow ears
The only drawback is he has shorter legs than the other boys. Good docility though.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Flock issues came up. I won't be bringing in birds unfortunately this year, likely until I move at that point. I just will have to hope that people are still breeding and willing to share the breed then

 

[SourRoses]

Flock issues came up. I won't be bringing in birds unfortunately this year, likely until I move at that point. I just will have to hope that people are still breeding and willing to share the breed then

What happened in your flock? Everyone okay?

I'm certain folks will still be breeding next year! So you don't have to worry there.

Oh, while I'm thinking about your birds, that reminds me I saw you mention in a Pheonix thread about the tuft of white at the base of tails.
Some of the Hackles have that too, some don't.
Was there ever a verdict in that thread (I lose them) on whether it was a good or bad thing?
I'm not sure what I think of it aesthetically, but my mom does not like it, LOL.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

What happened in your flock? Everyone okay?

I'm certain folks will still be breeding next year! So you don't have to worry there.

Oh, while I'm thinking about your birds, that reminds me I saw you mention in a Pheonix thread about the tuft of white at the base of tails.
Some of the Hackles have that too, some don't.
Was there ever a verdict in that thread (I lose them) on whether it was a good or bad thing?
I'm not sure what I think of it aesthetically, but my mom does not like it, LOL.

There have been a few health issues that started to pop up, mainly by the cold week from hell a few months ago that we are still working on. We also are planning to move within the nest few years hopefully and won't be bringing live birds with us.

I don't know about the pheonix thread, I keep loosing them. But I don't show mine, so I don't really worry about the down colors yet. Heck, I just discovered mine have dun and a type of recessive white in them

 

[dheltzel]

Some pics of the boys. They have done so well free ranging in the front paddock, get along, and keep a sharp eye out for predators. There's no feather damage that I can tell.

To keep the ladies happy they are separate, otherwise it wouldn't be a fair ratio. Still trying to decide who gets breeding rights.


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This one is Colonel Custard. He's turning into a favorite, I really like how thin his feathers are, as well as the color and his funky lemon yellow ears
The only drawback is he has shorter legs than the other boys. Good docility though.

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Those are gorgeous roosters! I am please to see others enjoying these like I do. You are to be complimented on excellent husbandry with these, they are top notch examples of the breed.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Some pics of the boys. They have done so well free ranging in the front paddock, get along, and keep a sharp eye out for predators. There's no feather damage that I can tell.

To keep the ladies happy they are separate, otherwise it wouldn't be a fair ratio. Still trying to decide who gets breeding rights.


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This one is Colonel Custard. He's turning into a favorite, I really like how thin his feathers are, as well as the color and his funky lemon yellow ears
The only drawback is he has shorter legs than the other boys. Good docility though.

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Loving the bottom one. Reminds me of one of my pheonix mixes colorwise

 

[User635240]

Would anyone know if Bantam feathers are inherently better for flytying than standard? I'm thinking of investing in some standard chickens to add to my layer flock, but have been reading that bantam feathers are easier to sew. Is this correct? It would be an additional investment for a separate coop and run for the bantams. Will standard sized crele/ ginger barred feathers be sellable?

 

[SourRoses]

Would anyone know if Bantam feathers are inherently better for flytying than standard? I'm thinking of investing in some standard chickens to add to my layer flock, but have been reading that bantam feathers are easier to sew. Is this correct? It would be an additional investment for a separate coop and run for the bantams. Will standard sized crele/ ginger barred feathers be sellable?

I haven't heard anything like that. Genetic Hackle feathers are already thin, or at least they should be.
They are on the smaller side of LF, about Leghorn sized.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Would anyone know if Bantam feathers are inherently better for flytying than standard? I'm thinking of investing in some standard chickens to add to my layer flock, but have been reading that bantam feathers are easier to sew. Is this correct? It would be an additional investment for a separate coop and run for the bantams. Will standard sized crele/ ginger barred feathers be sellable?

I had someone that wanted to take my barred cochins for flytying a few years ago