Russian Orloffs

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

Also, something that's been bugging me.

Isn't "spangled" a misnomer for this coloration? Isn't it closer to a mille fleur or speckled tri-color pattern, whereas spangled, in most other breeds, is black and white?

AND, are the hatchery birds that have been coming in mostly white still "spangled" or have they become "mottled" or "splash"? Chicken color names are confusing!

 

[JustDawn]

Rachel, what hatchery did you use?

Thanks

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

We used Welp. I was impressed they all made it all the way to Alaska from New Mexico with no losses, though one of the people that split the order did have one fade out yesterday as a four day old. Who did you use, again?

 

[JustDawn]

I am so glad yours are doing so well!

I used Natures Hatchery. They are fixing my order so hopefully my posts will be much happier next week too!

Again... I love those cheeks!

 

[shelleyb1969]

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I really don't think that true spangled is anywhere close to mille fleur. The mille fleur, I think, has a different base color...more orange/buff. The spangled should be more of a mahogany/dark red base. At least I think that's the difference. The best definition could probably be found by comparing the APA standards.

 

[TomNY]

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In a perfect world with quality breeders yes. My Malay- Orloff crosses were born muffed but seemed to lose them until they feathered in. If the Orloffs are recent crosses they may be as lacking in good muffs as they are in the right comb. It will be interesting to see what your ???s grow into. Tom

 

[hudsonhousechicks]

I know this isn't what we're talking about here but your close-ups are fantastic. What kind of camera do you use?

 

[SteveH]

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I really don't think that true spangled is anywhere close to mille fleur. The mille fleur, I think, has a different base color...more orange/buff. The spangled should be more of a mahogany/dark red base. At least I think that's the difference. The best definition could probably be found by comparing the APA standards.

I believe mille fleur translates to " thousand flowers " and is used to describe the pattern of little tips of black and white at the end of the feathers on the d'Uccle . Unfortunately both colors and patterns are often called by different names in different nations or different breeds . One breed may be called speckled , another spangled , and yet another mille fleur but still referring to the same pattern . The d'Uccle is a different base color than Orloffs , but I'm pretty sure the same gene is at play for the black and white tips .

 

[JustDawn]

hudsonhousechicks - If you are talking to me... I use a Canon 7D and it's been fun shooting the little ones (though they tend to not sit still very long!).


Tom
The hatchery said they were sussex now and had made a mistake. They are taking full responsibility and are sending me new babies next week. I am excited to get them and I will post pictures of them when I do! I am re-homing my current 12 day old crew because I live in a neighborhood and can't keep many chickens (and NO ROOSTERS

...) I want to make room for my Orloffs! I hope to re-home them with a friend so I can keep up with them and see what they look like as adults because I too am interested in seeing what they grow into. AnarchyintheAK just got some cheeky orloffs with walnut combs from Welp hatchery. Here's to hoping!!!!

Thanks all

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[Rare Feathers Farm]

Here are some pics of my spangled pair I took today. The pullet is staying, the cockerel is going and I'm getting one from another breeder...

You can see this hold back cockerel has too much white...