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is this true barred or cuckoo pattern?

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by ki4got, Dec 24, 2011.

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  1. Dec 24, 2011 #1
    ki4got

    ki4got Hatch-a-Holic

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    this is a pic of my 2 month old oegb chick, daddy is blue crele (i think) momma silver duckwing.

    I've wondered tho if my 'blue crele' is really more of a blue cuckoo pattern or barred, but the barring is more distinct on this chick (roo)...

    not having any other barred birds on the property (or cuckoo) I don't have anything to compare with so thought i'd ask here.
    here's the chick.
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    sorry for the image quality, it was taken thru not-quite-clean glass. [​IMG]

    here's the poppa at about 4-5 months old
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  3. Dec 24, 2011 #2
    nurse_turtle

    nurse_turtle Chillin' With My Peeps

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    What a pretty color! I have no idea about the barring though. Very nice.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2011 #3
    Illia

    Illia Crazy for Colors

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    Hard to judge but I'd call him Cuckoo, especially considering he's probably an offspring of barred or cuckoo x non-barred/cuckoo.
     

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