How Nice Is This OEGB?

[EngieKisses]

I do not know much about OEGB's, I am new to them. I acquired this trio from an auction because I thought they were pretty. They are Silver Blues. Can anyone tell me if he is nice or not?

 

[thechickenchick]

I can't offer you an expert opinion but I can say those are beautiful birds!

 

[EngieKisses]

Thank you very much.

 

[Goose and Fig]

Is he dubbed? Is that what it looks like when they do that?

Anyway- reallly pretty birds!

 

[SunshineSilkies]

He's not a purebred, but a pretty fella!

 

[LeBlackbird]

It's called Blue birchen, and I agree with sunshine

 

[blackred]

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No, it is called Silver Blue.

If you are asking about their show quality -on a scale of 1-10 I would give them a 4.
Other than that they are just fine.

Bob

 

[DTchickens]

Can't say much on color, but for type wise some things that i can tell automatically without getting much into it would be the tail being too high and his wing carriage. As for purity i believe he is, and really you're silver blues are some of the best I've seen, doesn't seem to be a very common variety or at least not when I'm around.

 

[EngieKisses]

Thank you everyone. I know they are Silver Blues for sure, and I know they are rare in this area too, but how do I improve this line and still keep it Silver Blue?

 

[NYREDS]

He's A Silver Blue. There may be someone working on something they call a Blue Birchen but it's not a standard variety as far as I know.
This bird's tail set is too high & his wings are carried much too low. He also doesn't have the width of feather & feather quality that a good OEGB should have. Can't tell much about the females except that their top colour is too dark & they're not ditinctly laced.
That said, they'll probably be the best Silver Blues there as it's not an often seen variety.