The Wyandotte Thread

[Alaskan]

@blackgum those are looking very nice!

 

[blackgum]

thank you here is a roo from my silver penciled i keep from spring hatch

 

[Alaskan]

I really like the penciling on his hackle feathers!

pretty, pretty!

 

[blackgum]

thank you i have had these blood line for a few years now

 

[sueiris]

Are these correct tails? NO. Are they bunny tails? Again, No. Bunny tails came into existence about two decades ago in Wyandotte Bantams being shown. They were given preferential status in showing circles by judges who did not know what a proper Wyandotte tail looked like so the practice was perpetuated. Alot of reference was made in the literature to educate judges as to proper tails in Wyandotte Bantams and that is why they are greatly improved. Perhaps you have read alot about bunny tails in Wyandottes and did not understand that they were all written with Bantams in mind. I have a plethora of articles written about that very topic regarding Bantams. I do not however have any articles about Large Fowl bunny tails because for the most part they do not exist. I also get you are referring to BLR, and no offense to anyone but I do not consider them in the discussion when I am talking about it because they are a work in progress with many faults in many ways. If you look at Whites, Buffs, Silver Laced, Partridge, Silver Penciled and Columbian you will not see bunny tails in any of the good stock out there.

As for your reference to Mr. Foley and his stock I would whole heartedly disagree. He is a reknown breeder, who has the best BLR in the country because of the amount of resources he has put into that variety. Most all should thank him because he has brought a modicum of dignity to this variety within showing circles that was otherwise nonexistant. If BLR are ever to be accepted into the APA it will be because of Mr. Foley and his efforts.
John

thank you so much for this thread on tails….. I think that I am starting to get it, lol.

 

[sueiris]

Tails and type? Here are two 7 month old cockerels. Any feedback on type or tails? I want to bring them in to do more photos - hopefully this week. Need to cull.

 

[gardengoats11]

Blackgum
Are your silver penciled large fowl? If so I would like to talk to you about them and find out about any sources you might know. Mine are 9 months old and only about 2x the size of bantams. Is a private message here OK?

 

[blackgum]

yes LF and yes pm

 

[mymilliefleur]

Tails and type? Here are two 7 month old cockerels. Any feedback on type or tails? I want to bring them in to do more photos - hopefully this week. Need to cull.

Very handsome rooster!

 

[sueiris]

Very handsome rooster!

thank you….can't take total credit - parents are from Jerry Foley……hopefully will get more photos once weather breaks…….i banded them this past week.