The last time I checked this site no one seemed to care about proper type. I'm glad to hear that someone is interested in proper type.
Terry
Terry
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3/4 inch for a breeding cock is what I consider long. I've currently got cockerels with shorter legs than some of my pullets. These little ones are from SQ stock and will be culled if they don't meet SOP. I'm not interested in producing birds that won't win in this breed. They are not part of my layer flock. This group will have their first show in Oct. we've got time to figure out who stays and who goes. The little cockerel I posted the pic of has a good top line, head, and rear. His tail set is right, and he looks promising. He's got time.
ETA... Even though he is standing way too tall in this pic, his top line actually is quite wonderful.
Also, I value your opinion and would love critiques on my birds. I'll try to get better pics of this one as well as a couple other "possibles" if you wouldn't mind giving me a harsh eval of them. There are currently very few Japs showing in this area and the ones here are not very good. That's why we ordered eggs.
Thanks NYREDS: They came from Cackle Hatchery. Time will tell , but they are smaller than the 4 year olds I have from the local farm store. I have a time keeping chickens on the farm. Predators galore. Anything red goes first , but anything white doesn't seem to be as attractive to any but the snakes, and the hoot owls.The actual name of the variety is Black Tailed White not white blacktails. Beyond that, these are some very long-legged Japs. Essentially if you can see under a Jap the legs are too long.
In your post prior to this one you pointed out why I was wrong about the very young cockerel you posted a picture of. That being the case why on earth would you want my opinion about anything else?
The last time I checked this site no one seemed to care about proper type. I'm glad to hear that someone is interested in proper type.
Terry