Indio Gigantes and Defects

[Alex_Zurago]

Recently I found someone who breeds Indio Gigantes, I like their enormous height but it looks like they have crooked toes and their color is pretty bad.i also think they might be Stork legged though it could be their upright stance. Does anyone notice any other defects? I want to get into breeding Indio Gigantes but can't find them anywhere, could I create maintain or improve a strain from one's like these?

 

[ronott1]

toes that are crooked often come from an hatching injury. Toes that are curled down are more likely genetic.

Do you have a standard for them?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Recently I found someone who breeds Indio Gigantes, I like their enormous height but it looks like they have crooked toes and their color is pretty bad.i also think they might be Stork legged though it could be their upright stance. Does anyone notice any other defects? I want to get into breeding Indio Gigantes but can't find them anywhere, could I create maintain or improve a strain from one's like these?
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The description from the breeder, of the second picture.

 

[Alex_Zurago]

toes that are crooked often come from an hatching injury. Toes that are curled down are more likely genetic.

Do you have a standard for them?

I havent seen the publication of a standard for them. Do the ones in the picture look like they have any defects to be concerned of passing down?

 

[Tonyroo]

I would think there's some folks on byc that's working with the breed to give you more insight. Hope they can help.

 

[lisa73me]

toes that are crooked often come from an hatching injury. Toes that are curled down are more likely genetic.

Do you have a standard for them?

So toes that curl to the side aren’t genetic?

 

[ronott1]

So toes that curl to the side aren’t genetic?

Yes! Hatching hard usually causes toes curled out.
It is easy to fix.

 

[Twschrader]

Yes! Hatching hard usually causes toes curled out.
It is easy to fix.

How do you fix it

 

[ronott1]

How do you fix it

You splint the toes straight.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...s-with-tape-picture-tutorial-and-video.75247/

The article is very good at explaining the process.

I hope this helps!

 

[cubalaya]

They are just mutts that are tall. Try shamo or kulang asil or malay if you like tall chickens that breed true. Or try real Brazilians