Orpington Experts: Which Cockerel Should I Keep/Use?

[Reyvaughn]

I am going to use one of these boys to help improve the type and size of my Lav Orps. I have a favorite, but I am keeping my opinion out of this.

Cockerel 1:
He is alerted so his tail is up higher than normal.

Cockerel 2:
He is also alerted. He also struts like that.

Cockerel 3:
His tail feathers are coming is slower, but he is the widest of the three.

(With my RSL, Pink as comparison)

Which one is closer to the SOP? These guys are only about 6 months old.

 

[OkChickens]

I like #3! I don't show birds but

1st would be #3 Cockerel
2 #2
3 #1


#3 Is a big bird

 

[NYREDS]

Clearly #3. Number 1 is the weakest of the 3.

 

[eggdd]

i don't know anything about the sop for orps (so i really shouldn't be posting), but i just wanted to say i like 3.

 

[josh44]

I agree, I'd definately keep #3

 

[kidcody]

Not a expert, just a Orpington lover. I would use # 3.

 

[onthespot]

#3. the other two are not even close.

 

[Reyvaughn]

Thank you! #3 has been my favorite since he started to get wide. The breeder said to keep #2...
Now... Freezer Boot Camp for the other three. I may keep #2 as a back up, though.

 

[onthespot]

Yes! ALWAYS keep a backup if you can!

 

[NYREDS]

Quote:
Absolutely. If you keep 2 they'll both be fine. If you keep only 1 he will die. Correlate of Murphy's Law.