Your grey isn't a Columbian, but he's really, really cute!
But he looks kind of close. I had a turkey that was the sweetest thing ever and she would groom my hair. So cute when they do that.
Yeah, I had shipped eggs arrive and nothing happened. It was cool out, too, so they were not cooked before they got here. Thinking it was rough handling. It's a gamble for sure. I just keep at it. But the upside is that if you had blood rings, at least you know they were fertile and starters. So the breeder was doing their job. Oh, and detached air cells doesn't mean they won't grow and hatch. I still do alright on those eggs. It does look silver. BUT.. I am seeing the gold come in... it will be interesting to see how this bird develops. My blue is darker, but is also obviously blue and not silver. I really like the silver color-- but it will look sort of "frosted" if it is indeed a silver. But here's the kicker--- from what I understand of the silver partridge, their base color is silver over partridge ground, so the leakage should be silver. And if this is gold, then it's likely a blue partridge and not silver. If I'm wrong-- hopefully Peep or SOS can correct me!
ANyway-- here is a picture of a Silver Partridge (no gold):
You will be able to start to determine gender right about 4-5 months sometimes. They can start crowing around then too, but sometimes much later. I don't let mine get wet in the rain-- even as adults. They are all under covered runs. They are more susceptible to the heat, so I have misters in their pen and they are in the shade full time. If they have vaulted skulls, don't run them with other non crested breeds. They are better off by themselves. But you could safely run adults with large fowl, just keep an eye on them. I personally would not do that, but I know others do.
Thanks for the help!
