Very nice and healthy looking group Connie. What are you seeing regarding the size of birds at or near maturity, now that we are selectively breeding. I have a roo that was hatched from eggs I got from Kari at Darkhorse, he is about 16-17 months old that is a decent size. I sold a brother to him that had much cleaner markings (birchen) and was striking, but not as large. Heck, I may as well join in and send some photos of mine in a separate post.
Mix of 3 flocks' silver chicks, green, red, and aluminum wing banded to tell at a glance what group they are from.
I've started jotting down notes on them to track the appearance. Yellow vs. White skin, dark vs. light legs, dark/med/light body color, red vs. not-red coloration, face being dark, moderate (silver), or excessive (smoky-like), striping being white, medium, or absent, and any special notes. Interesting to see the trends on the different groups.
This was a large batch, the last of the three flocks before I remixed. I've put together another flock that I'll be keeping chicks back from, and the others are in a mixed flock at this point, which I won't be holding chicks from. Will grow out the 4 "lines" and see how they mature. Will be fun to see what I end up with.This last group will get brass tags.
Iowa Blues - Breed thread and discussion
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Above is Ames my 16 month old roo that I hatched from eggs purchased from Kari of Dark Horsewhich I deem to be my #1 roo at the moment because of his conformation, tail, size, and maturity. (not the best photo I reckon)
Above is Eli, son of Ames, 8 months old, of good size and I think he will grow out to be as large as Ames, excellent head and comb, good tail, and better color and markings than his sire; Eli has very dark gray/charcoal legs and feet and gray butt fluff whereas Ames has yellowish undertones to his legs and dark/black butt fluff.
This is Humpty, also son of Ames, brother of Eli, born with silver chick pattern, interesting round body type, shorter legs, good head, higher wing set.
Below are photos of some of the chicks I got from Kari of Dark Horse which she hatched about April 7. These were all silvers including two smokies. They are growing well and I already see Sandhill influence in these. Have some chicks that look as though they will finish out larger than what I'm used to seeing, plus the pattern is different on some but very interesting. I have been extremely please with this group thus far. Comments welcomed.
WVDan
How is this for Birchen color and lacing? :
I have a Naked Neck hen that is 1/2 Iowa Blue, I'll try to post a picture this weekend.
Please don't be offended that was just my first reaction
Above is Ames my 16 month old roo that I hatched from eggs purchased from Kari of Dark Horsewhich I deem to be my #1 roo at the moment because of his conformation, tail, size, and maturity. (not the best photo I reckon)
That rooster is really cool. Lovely silver and what interesting markings on his chest!
The babies look great! I forgot how much you spoil them
No offence.
Please don't be offended that was just my first reactionI absolutely love her!!!!!
Who Me???? Ha! Now what makes you say that.The babies look great! I forgot how much you spoil them
So what are your comments on Eli the 8 month old offspring of Ames? Is he about a carbon copy or what!
It is amazing how similiar Eli resembles his Dad! Wow. What hen's do you use for the offspring?
Yes, you can certainly see the relationship! Until I read it I though the pics were of the same rooster. From the picture I would say he is the better choice between the two as far as color, because of less red and dark legs.
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