I have a question about "too much shredding" in the wing feathers. Is that in any way associated with split wing, or totally separate?
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Totally seperate. Split wing is usually a significant gap in the first few primary flight feathers. Shredding is the actual seperation of hairs along each single feather.
Totally seperate. Split wing is usually a significant gap in the first few primary flight feathers. Shredding is the actual seperation of hairs along each single feather.
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No. Points deduction probably, but not a DQ.
No. Points deduction probably, but not a DQ.
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No. Points deduction probably, but not a DQ.
Is it something that could be bred to offspring??
And after a molt could it come in properly or do you think it is just white?
No. Points deduction probably, but not a DQ.
Is it something that could be bred to offspring??
And after a molt could it come in properly or do you think it is just white?
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As with anything, it is something that can be passed on, however I wouldn't put too much emphasis on it. It isn't a DQ and its just one of those 'things' that sometimes happen, and are rather common. I've seen a very nice champion black silkie have a full gray feather in the foot before and it didn't affect his placement in the show.
And it could molt out a different color, or it could stay the same. The only way to know for sure is to wait and see.
As with anything, it is something that can be passed on, however I wouldn't put too much emphasis on it. It isn't a DQ and its just one of those 'things' that sometimes happen, and are rather common. I've seen a very nice champion black silkie have a full gray feather in the foot before and it didn't affect his placement in the show.
And it could molt out a different color, or it could stay the same. The only way to know for sure is to wait and see.
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Suze's kitchen table.... bring a pot of coffee, I'm sure she can teach you A LOT!
Just let's be sure to invite Henk, David & Tim. Then we can ALL learn.
For reading a good old fashioned book, get Genetics of Chicken Colours (ordering information is at chickencolours.com, or PM or email blackdotte). It is pricey, but if you think of it as a text book, the price is VERY reasonable--it should probably cost more considering the quality and nummber of colour photos.
For websites, an excellent starter is Henk's basics page: http://kippenjungle.nl/basisEN.htm
Then go to the Sellers' website: http://kippenjungle.nl/sellers/page0.html
Then to Karen Hall's website: http://www.edelras.nl/chickengenetics/
Then for information on specific variety crosses, use the chicken calculator (it's also fun to just play with--by altering a single gene or two, and seeing how it affects the phenotype, you can learn A LOT: http://kippenjungle.nl/kruising.html
Suze's kitchen table.... bring a pot of coffee, I'm sure she can teach you A LOT!
For reading a good old fashioned book, get Genetics of Chicken Colours (ordering information is at chickencolours.com, or PM or email blackdotte). It is pricey, but if you think of it as a text book, the price is VERY reasonable--it should probably cost more considering the quality and nummber of colour photos.
For websites, an excellent starter is Henk's basics page: http://kippenjungle.nl/basisEN.htm
Then go to the Sellers' website: http://kippenjungle.nl/sellers/page0.html
Then to Karen Hall's website: http://www.edelras.nl/chickengenetics/
Then for information on specific variety crosses, use the chicken calculator (it's also fun to just play with--by altering a single gene or two, and seeing how it affects the phenotype, you can learn A LOT: http://kippenjungle.nl/kruising.html
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No. Points deduction probably, but not a DQ.
No, foreign colour is considered a DQ. If you pluck it several weeks before the show the feather will have a chance to regrow, and may well come in properly coloured. Edited to add, but as Chris said, it may regrow in the same incorrect white, too. With polish crests I have been told that it sometimes takes three to four plucks to get a feather to grow in with the proper colour.
A judge who is very picky on colour will probably mark the DQ; one who is less picky may not.
No. Points deduction probably, but not a DQ.
No, foreign colour is considered a DQ. If you pluck it several weeks before the show the feather will have a chance to regrow, and may well come in properly coloured. Edited to add, but as Chris said, it may regrow in the same incorrect white, too. With polish crests I have been told that it sometimes takes three to four plucks to get a feather to grow in with the proper colour.
A judge who is very picky on colour will probably mark the DQ; one who is less picky may not.
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It is more likely the latter, as I have never seen or heard of a colored bird, especially black and blue DQ'd because of a stray off color foot feather.
It is more likely the latter, as I have never seen or heard of a colored bird, especially black and blue DQ'd because of a stray off color foot feather.
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2005 Bantam Standard, pg 203, Blue Plumage: Disqualifications:
"Red, yellow, orange or positive white in any section of the plumage."
"Red, yellow, orange or positive white in any section of the plumage."
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What does the APA Standard say?
What does the APA Standard say?
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