Gold Laced Orpington- For Learning and Sharing

[thedragonlady]

John has recently acquired these two beautiful babies. They're really nice John. He couldn't load the pictures and I'm helping him out. They are 3 1/2 months old. Would you all please guess their gender?

You're the expert on this color Dee, but I see 1 definite K, the other possibly a P. What line are they from ?

 

[EOrpBreeder]

Hey i have a question would i be able to create my own GLOs by crossing a black EO to a GLW I'm just wondering if i did that if i should just keep the best offspring with the best type and the best color and breed them back to their sire

 

[delisha]

Hey i have a question would i be able to create my own GLOs by crossing a black EO to a GLW I'm just wondering if i did that if i should just keep the best offspring with the best type and the best color and breed them back to their sire

It might take about 10000 birds and 6-10 years of breeding to do that..but sure..you can make your own.

 

[EOrpBreeder]

Yikes

 

[deek]

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You're the expert on this color Dee, but I see 1 definite K, the other possibly a P. What line are they from ?

I'm far from an expert! They both look like cockerels, but I'm guessing. John said he got them from a trade from his neighbor and his neighbor won an auction from Brahma. He contacted the breeder, but hasn't heard back.

 

[deek]

Some of you might remember the discussion last year as to whether I should breed Rock Star despite his floppy comb. I kept one of his son's with the best wing carriage (which still needs work). He is now 6 1/2 months which is about the time Rock Star's comb flopped. It later got better with only one point flopped over. Anyways, the pictures below are for those of you that might need to consider breeding one with a bad comb. Out of 10 cockerels that I hatched, only two had terrible combs. This young man has the tip of his last comb slightly flopped. Thought this might help some of you. My favorite pullet this year is Rock Star's daughter with a beautifully straight comb, but only three points.

Unlike most breeders-possibly, I choose my breeders by their offspring. I keep the best ones and then hatch out test breeding. The ones that produce the best youngsters gets to be my main breeder(s). It's a long time to wait to make a decision, but I have more information from which to make my decision. Which is 6 months of watching the youngsters since I want to see how the lacing is coming along. This of course means that the breeders are chosen as a cock and a hen, not as a cockerel and pullets. Just food for thought. I know some of you cull much sooner than I.






The colors in the pictures above are dark. The pictures were taken in the shade without a flash (I don't own one). I'm not sure if this k's chest will fill in any more. He might end up with a cut-away chest(?), not really sure.

 

[delisha]

You can see his daddy stamp
All the information you share is important. I really appreciate it. The comb is an improvement!
Next year at this time i should have a few chicks to actually look at and ask questions about.

Do GLO's lay about 4 eggs a week? I am delighted this girl has larger eggs even at pullet size. I promised my DH I would not hatch any more chicks this year. The first egg layed was pretty big, but tubular. It was delicious! Her second egg was not as large, however a normal shape. I like her size of eggs. I think next month I might try to talk him into a trial hatch after I see if she is laying normally. This time in a pullets life is pretty important. They sure are dramatic about laying.

 

[deek]

4 eggs a week might contribute to the size of the egg (?). My girls lay 6 out of 7 days, although one lays every 5 days. (I did have one GFF hen that is/was sterile. I didn't want to tell you that until your girl started laying ) If one should miss 2 days, then her egg is larger. I would prefer the larger egg, except when I'm trying to hatch them all around the same age. It sure is convenient for me to have more at a time and not need to space them out since I aim for 25 chicks. During our 100 degree temps they kept at it since I have a fan for them in the coop, I guess?

The best gift, for me, hasn't been how frequent or how big :0) So far, the ones I will breed all lay different looking eggs. They are unique either by size, shape, color, or tiny spots. My husband just rolled his eyes when i mentioned this to him. My favorite pullet lays a traditionally shaped egg with tiny white specks at the bottom. My favorite hen lays large eggs with an oblong small end. The hen from my second line lays the darkest brown....I can collect the eggs at my convenience and never doubt who laid it! A real gift. Last year I spent more time waiting for those eggs to drop than I liked until it dawned on me to really look at them. I know, call me stupid. I have a blk pullet, that I'm madly in love with, that lays almost pinkish eggs. They're cream but with a hint of pink.

Yes, the F 1 above looks like his daddy. Rock Star produced tall kids and that "v" shape. That over zealous tail of his produced beautiful tails in the girls.

 

[delisha]

I am very happy she was not sterile. I am glad Nellie is shipping me more chicks. Her color is so washed out and she does not look black at all. Almost buff on most of her feathering with her underskirt looking dull grey. She is also not type. I am hoping she produces better. She has good meat on her bones and I think if I can get color and type just a bit better her offspring should do well at shows. She has a lovely comb. You can't beat her personality. She never runs away or flaps when she is examined. Little sweetheart.

PS

I am not sure how many she will lay in a week. She has layed two eggs so far...lol I was guessing about how many a week. How old is your oldest GLO? How many eggs does she lay a week?

 

[deek]

Well... Since you will have chicks to look after...what's the harm in hatching out some playmates? :0)