September 2010 Hatch - How do they look?

[Jacklynn]

Here are some pics of the new girls. I know it's hard to tell from pics, but how do they look ? I really liked the blue, but I think she has vulture hocks :S

Here's the smallest black girlie:

Here's the bigger black girlie:

Here's the blue girlie, I think she has vulture hocks

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I know they are young & it's hard to tell, but do they have potential ? They are Bantam Cochins.

 

[roocrazy]

no, i dont think so. i think breeders are looking for the big poofy cusion--rounded tail. your girls have pointier tails but im no expert.

 

[Jacklynn]

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You don't think they have potential? Or you don't think she has vulture hocks ?

 

[iluvmychicks]

They are pretty girls As far as "potential" it depends on what your goal is. If you looking into breeding for exhibition they are lacking in cochin type. I would suggest you take a look at the Cochin International website, there you will see very good examples of cochins both LF and Bantam. I would also suggest the Standard of Perfection Book wealth of information about all breeds there.

Here's one of my Black Cochins she was a pullet in this picture.

Shari

 

[NEK38583]

I wouldn't cull yet through. I have a rule that I always wait until after the first molt before I make any decesions.

 

[Jacklynn]

Hmm... mine are horrid compared to your pullet Shari ! LOL !

I think I might start with Wyandottes. They sound like a nice starter chicken. I can get them from someone locally who has show birds.

I'll just keep my Cochin Banties as pets.

Thanks everyone