Is my new chicken a frizzle or frazzle?

[Jamesthesilkie]

I got this roo a few weeks ago, he's about 4 months old now. I'm wanting to breed him with my silkies, but if he's a frazzle I know that's just not humane. Not sure if it's possible to tell at this age but it's worth asking! Thanks

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Frazzle

 

[Jamesthesilkie]

Nooooooo really

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Frazzle

Not arguing, just curious, how can you tell? He doesn't look like he's having any ill affects

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Not arguing, just curious, how can you tell? He doesn't look like he's having any ill affects

I could be wrong. I am no expert. The feathers just look more like Frazzles than frizzles.

 

[Jamesthesilkie]

The wings made my suspicious at first that's why I asked

 

[ackie]

I have very little knowledge of these breeds but I have a question about genetics. Obviously a frazzle is not ethical to breed FOR, but wouldn't a frazzle still just contribute 1 copy of the frizzle gene & therefore, when bred to a regular chicken, make frizzles, not more frazzles? Unless you mean the rooster should be culled if it is a frazzle (which is definitely valid).

 

[TheOddOneOut]

He looks normal.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Do his feathers feel really delicate?

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Take Odd's word over mine.

He looks normal.