Tolbunt Polish

[busterduck]

Any MD folks have some GL for sale, let me know. Also, I would love to see pics of people's GL/Tolbunt crossings.

 

[chickenzoo]

Here he is.....

 

[Illia]

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He's got a little much waddle coming through. . . Is it just me or is his lacing on the chest actually bordering the white? How interesting. Otherwise, very nice for a GL cross!

Well great news. . . My cockerels are now old enough to not only crow but mate! And the hen they're mating to is laying!!!

I am stickin' those buggers in the bator or under one of my many broodies . . . ASAP!!

 

[Sportsterjeep]

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He's got a little much waddle coming through. . . Is it just me or is his lacing on the chest actually bordering the white? How interesting. Otherwise, very nice for a GL cross!

Well great news. . . My cockerels are now old enough to not only crow but mate! And the hen they're mating to is laying!!!

I am stickin' those buggers in the bator or under one of my many broodies . . . ASAP!!

Cool! What are you mating them to?

 

[peepsnbunnies]

Chickenzoo-
I think he is just gorgeous!!!!

Lisa

 

[Illia]

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A Silver Laced - I don't have GL's. Still on the hunt for people who do, though.

 

[chickenzoo]

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HI LISA !!!!!! I have CP's daughter in with this roo. I miss CP so much, hope to get some of his offspring going.

Illa, he is one of my Tolbunts that I have over the GL hens. They are all a work in progress at best, but beggers can't be choosy. LOL The chicks I posted earlier are from him, seeing how they turn out as they age.

I have a pretty spangled game hen mix, with dark mahogany color.... wonder what she would throw...

 

[Sportsterjeep]

All Tolbunts are a work in progress, they are definitely not a quick cash return bird. None of them are completely up to the standard yet, even the new proposed standard, that is being rewritten. As mentioned before health, fertility, and genetics problems are common in these birds due to the lack of genetic diversity. You are doing right by the breed by introducing the gold laced into the line to broaden the gene pool. Many people don't want the chore of working with a line that takes years of breeding, growing out, and selecting the best birds to continue on and improve the line. Some want them because they are pretty or rare. Others because they are seeking a quick and high cash return. A few breeders are putting the time and effort into the breed to truly improve it, and it sounds like you fall into this category chickenzoo. Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing your progress and maybe comparing notes.

 

[Illia]

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HI LISA !!!!!! I have CP's daughter in with this roo. I miss CP so much, hope to get some of his offspring going.

Illa, he is one of my Tolbunts that I have over the GL hens. They are all a work in progress at best, but beggers can't be choosy. LOL The chicks I posted earlier are from him, seeing how they turn out as they age.

I have a pretty spangled game hen mix, with dark mahogany color.... wonder what she would throw...

Wait, so he's one of your original cocks or one of your GL/tolbunt offspring?

 

[busterduck]

Love that roo. Is he a Tolbunt x GL? If so, I am impressed.