Is my Rhode Island Red up to the SOP?

[fluffycrow]

I'm actually not the only keeper here, there are three other people (potentially four) with even more experience than me, I've only had aseel for 3 is years, I've just done a lot of research and networking. I also probably have the lowest quality aseel on the forum. But I think I'm pretty knowledgeable, at least for the years of raising this amazing bird I've got under my belt. Only aseel though, and some other Oriental gamefowl. Anything else than that, and as we Greeks say, I've got black midnights

 

[Holdthechicken]

I'm actually not the only keeper here, there are three other people (potentially four) with even more experience than me, I've only had aseel for 3 is years, I've just done a lot of research and networking. I also probably have the lowest quality aseel on the forum. But I think I'm pretty knowledgeable, at least for the years of raising this amazing bird I've got under my belt. Only aseel though, and some other Oriental gamefowl. Anything else than that, and as we Greeks say, I've got black midnights

I would love to get some Aseel’s one day with the proper space and set up. They remind me of the chickens where I was born and spent my young years (an island called Saipan). However, back home they are jungle fowl and vary, but I’ve loved when you’ve shared pics of yours!

 

[fluffycrow]

I would love to get some Aseel’s one day with the proper space and set up. They remind me of the chickens where I was born and spent my young years (an island called Saipan). However, back home they are jungle fowl and vary, but I’ve loved when you’ve shared pics of yours!

Thanks! You probably grew up with this beauty!

 

[Holdthechicken]

Thanks! You probably grew up with this beauty!View attachment 3540183

Yes just like this!

 

[fluffycrow]

Yes just like this!

My male actually looks a lot like that. That'd why I'm saying he's a lower quality aseel. His tail is more upright, and he's got wattles. Without getting into too much details, I believe he is a cross of a bengum aseel and a Shamo, some tend to have that high tail carriage

 

[Bertram]

If you want to show seriously I would look for breeding stock from a reputable breeder. Your typical hatchery bird will not cut it. It's also easier to start with a good breeding pair and breed it better than it is to start with a set from tractor supply.