The Legbar Thread!

[lonnyandrinda]

Crests and combs
Crests cause a deformity in the skull of the bird. The larger the crest the larger the skull deformity.
The skull deformity prevents the comb from being straight as there is less room at the base of the comb to emerge straight. Also, the larger the crest the more likely it is that the comb will not be straight, so larger combs will appear to be more affected but the skull deformity.

There are multiple genes and factors involved in crest size, but the overall take home message is indeed that a large crest will likely lead to a deformed comb. It is tough to have both a large crest and a straight comb on a single bird.

Thanks so much, it is great to know more about the specifics. I really appreciate it!

Rinda

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Crests and combs
Crests cause a deformity in the skull of the bird. The larger the crest the larger the skull deformity.
The skull deformity prevents the comb from being straight as there is less room at the base of the comb to emerge straight. Also, the larger the crest the more likely it is that the comb will not be straight, so larger combs will appear to be more affected but the skull deformity.

There are multiple genes and factors involved in crest size, but the overall take home message is indeed that a large crest will likely lead to a deformed comb. It is tough to have both a large crest and a straight comb on a single bird.

That's what I assumed was the case. Thank you for solidifying it.

 

[cjwaldon]

Here's the new autosexing egg swap thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/700048/autosexing-breed-egg-swap#post_9500762

 

[Johnn]

It's my birthday today 17th of August AND today i have know had Melow for a year

 

[chichichickapea]

These are the pics of my chicken's combs with possible avian pox....the splash Isbar has it the worst....sorry for the poor picture quality...it was dark, I was using my phone...

 

[Dirt Farmer]

I was/am very concerned reading about it can stunt their growth....my LBs are around 12 weeks old.

I suppose any prolonged stress during the growth phase can result in smaller birds, but the good news is that it doesn't change their genetics. I think my rocks of about 13 weeks are a little smaller than expected, and I'm blaming the prolonged heat wave. Just keep them as healthy as possible, get them though this as soon as possible, and they may still be breeders. You may find improved size in the next generation if they are smallish now.

 

[chichichickapea]

I suppose any prolonged stress during the growth phase can result in smaller birds, but the good news is that it doesn't change their genetics. I think my rocks of about 13 weeks are a little smaller than expected, and I'm blaming the prolonged heat wave. Just keep them as healthy as possible, get them though this as soon as possible, and they may still be breeders. You may find improved size in the next generation if they are smallish now.

You are right....they are from very good stock...so just because they have been sick does not mean that they don't have a good gene pool still.

 

[ChicKat]

It's my birthday today 17th of August AND today i have know had Melow for a year

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!-- and Many Happy Returns of the Day.... BTW, it's still the 16th here in USA. :O) Happy Melow anniversary too.

 

[RyeRanch]

Wow, you did get quite the assortment of Cream legbar cockerels!


If you go and buy a color assortment of zipties. You should keep the same color zip tie on each chick so we all can watch their progress and be able to keep notes on them. The ties are easily cut off and replaced as they grow. I know I would be extremely interested in seeing how the chick down compares to the adult coloration! Pretty please.

I second that. I would love to see how they grow and change along the way. They all look so different. Congrats those guys will be fun to watch.

 

[Papa Brooder]

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looking forward to seeing those!