White in ear lobes - DQ??????

[DMRippy]

I have asked several times and several people and have yet to get a final answer. If you have a chicken that should have RED ear lobes, how much white is needed to be a DQ? I was giving an estimate of 10%, but it was not confirmed. I had this problem and culled for it but have seen it with others' chickens and just wanted to know if anyone knew the correct answer. What if it is just a really PALE area is that OK or is it WHITE WHITE they are talking about?

I know it needs to be culled for and for me that means under ALL circumstances ANY white at my farm is culled. If that is not correct let me know. (I know some breeds it is a requirement, but I don't have them

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[NYREDS]

Here's a final answer for you: in any breed where a red ear-lobe is required positive enamel white is a disqualification. Any amount of white. is not a disqualification.A pale area as is often seen in hens in production is not a disqualification.

 

[DMRippy]

Here's a final answer for you: in any breed where a red ear-lobe is required positive enamel white is a disqualification. Any amount of white. is not a disqualification.A pale area as is often seen in hens in production is not a disqualification.

In a roo is pale a DQ?

 

[NYREDS]

"Positive Enamel White" is a disqualification, pale is not. However, pale lobes in a male would indicate poor condition or poor breeding.

 

[DMRippy]

"Positive Enamel White" is a disqualification, pale is not. However, pale lobes in a male would indicate poor condition or poor breeding.

Thank you!