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[upcdayz]

GotGame - Nice birds you have there. I'm not familiar with Asils and noticed that the ones you posted pics of earlier don't have combs or wattles. The hybrid does, so I'm assuming they got their comb and wattles from one of the parents. What are they crossed with? They're all very interesting birds.

 

[Ksane]

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Joe, how on earth do show people keep the feathers on those birds so perfect?? Those long feathers on the roosters are beautiful. And their feet are so clean, are they kept on wire before shows?

 

[Ksane]

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I'm too scared to hold off with chickens after losing the Faverolles boy in a matter of hours

I go at it head on with antibiotics. I'm too scared of losing them. These 2 are eating awesome, their crops feel like baseballs every day so at least they have a good appetite.

 

[banjoejoe4783]

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thanks can't wait till fri i love to talk chicken and see all the birds

Awesome birds Joe. Don't forget my eggs Friday!

i have there resting and ready for you

 

[Allbreeds]

yippee!
It's just like Christmas wondering what I'm getting!

 

[GotGame]

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They are both pure asil, the stag is wahl blooded ( breeder that started this liner) and the hen is half wahl, held Hyderabad, another bloodline of asil. Asil are bred to have very little to no wattles, and the smaller the comb the better, the wahl line just tend to have a bit of a big comb. Hens should have zero comb or wattles. And thanks, i am very fond of these birds myself.

 

[banjoejoe4783]

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Joe, how on earth do show people keep the feathers on those birds so perfect?? Those long feathers on the roosters are beautiful. And their feet are so clean, are they kept on wire before shows?

there are lots of tips to keep feathers in good condition but i find that plenty of room and clean bedding gose a long way the hard part is transporting them from your house to the show

 

[banjoejoe4783]

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[GotGame]

Here is another asil pullet, wahl and Hyderabad.

 

[upcdayz]

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They are both pure asil, the stag is wahl blooded ( breeder that started this liner) and the hen is half wahl, held Hyderabad, another bloodline of asil. Asil are bred to have very little to no wattles, and the smaller the comb the better, the wahl line just tend to have a bit of a big comb. Hens should have zero comb or wattles. And thanks, i am very fond of these birds myself.

I see. Thanks for explaining about the different lines. Now it makes sense. They all look healthy and well care for.

Edited to ask another question: Why are the males called stags, rather than cockerels or roosters? Just curious.