***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[BetsyOK]

It's definitely in the bone structure; the back makes a strong "c" curve, which makes the tail follow the direction of the curve in the back. I guess that could be affected by underdeveloped musculature to some extent, but would think the muscles would be underdeveloped on both sides. I have no idea how long it has been known in silkies, but I understand it has become more prevalent since they've been more carefully bred for short backs. I've got a beautiful cockerel that would be a show bird if not for the curved back. I sell them as pet quality, strongly urging they not be used for breeding. I may bring him to Shawnee so interested people can feel the curve in his back. I think I've only had two wry tailed birds this year out of a couple of hundred.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Love those! 'course you knew that!

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Wayne, your little guys are looking pretty happy...glad you are enjoying them.

Robin, I can just keep yours until Shawnee...

Here is a color group that I am working on....don't know exactly what it is...just something that popped out a few generations back...don't know if it is silver or lemon or what...but pretty. Still work in progress.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/JuneZn7/Group11711065.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/JuneZn7/Group11711073.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/JuneZn7/Group11711028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/JuneZn7/Group11711062.jpg

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[Ksane]

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It's too heartbreaking for me, that's why I'm not doing it again. I did get an egg from my Faverolles pair though.....it's so tempting to put it in the incubator, it's just sitting here. Then I remember how it felt to lose my little Cochin girl I hatched and I cant stand to set myself up like that again. I enjoy my adults very much but I'm not going to be crushed if I lost one.
Faery, you're not going anything wrong. The vet told me there's little to be done with chickens aside from fixing an injury or preventative care like worming. They're either going to live or die on their own and seldom do we have any kind of control over it. Your daughter must be really sad about it

 

[Ok_Junebug]

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Well, I can't feel a curve in mine...but it could be right at the very end ...at the tail bed maybe. I could bring my bird to Shawnee and someone else can feel of him...I would have him entered if not for the tail. Serama are also bred for VERY short backs.

 

[faerielady]

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I know. I've had this happen before with my last batch of silkies. I lost 5 out of 12 for some unknown reason. The last two chicks have been dosed with iron-free vitamins have access to water containing molasses. I'm afraid to go home from work and check on them... I'm thinking I will lose another one. I seem to be losing one a day, for no reason. But ONLY the chicks. The 10 week old teens are FINE.

Before anyone asks, the 10 week old teens are in a separate crate, so no they aren't ganging up on the chicks. If I lose one more, I'm going to have to carry around the remaining one so it'll live. Singles don't tend to survive without coddling.

 

[sjarvis00]

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Sooner,
here is what I have in what you asked about,
Wheaton, 1 Young pair and 2 adult hens.
Black: 1 Trio (Proctor Line)
1 Young Pair and an extra Cockrell from teh Proctor Trio
1 Young Pair and 1 very very showable hen from my birds.

 

[Sooner]

I just need to replace the male that I have, he just isn't turning out to be as nice as what you have. The little hen is looking better.

I will have to take some pic's of the Wheatens I got to see what you think....

 

[sjarvis00]

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When ever you are ready, let me know. The Proctor Blacks were dropped off here for me to sell for a friend, they are not bad but not to my liking, I can hold onto the young pair of mine for a little while and get them up a little older, they are and have been outside for quite a while, but not finished out for show yet, still too young.
The wheatons I have will do good for you, lets see what you have and go from there.

 

[sjarvis00]

We need get some of these in Madison's hands next year..

They will do her real good... if she wants to try her hand at them in december just let me know, I currently have 4 Pair that can be shown. But will not be selling any till next year.

 

[Sooner]

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When ever you are ready, let me know. The Proctor Blacks were dropped off here for me to sell for a friend, they are not bad but not to my liking, I can hold onto the young pair of mine for a little while and get them up a little older, they are and have been outside for quite a while, but not finished out for show yet, still too young.
The wheatons I have will do good for you, lets see what you have and go from there.

I won't need to "show" the black till next season. So I am sure we can do something between now & then. I have alittle color in the males chest on the wheaten that I will have to work on.....I will hit you up for tips soon.