Windy hill chickens - first flock(s) of my own

[Mother of Chaos]

…Was really hoping to keep at least one of the two rock boys but they both have quite narrow set legs and are somewhat knock-kneed. Not ideal for birds that are already chunky at almost 16 weeks old and only going to get heavier - A already looks like he's struggling slightly at times, and spends more time sitting than I'd like - and definitely not a trait I want to pass on future generations….

I’m guessing that you’re referring to a Plymouth Rock, Barred Rock, Amrock, etc.?

If so, I understand why you’re concerned about the legs.

My breeder-(non)quality Barred Rock has very wide-set legs, even though she’s hatchery-quality. She’s not a chonk (yet), but she’s definitely from a dual-purpose lineage, and her skeleton needs to be able to handle either scenario.

 

[kattabelly]

I’m guessing that you’re referring to a Plymouth Rock, Barred Rock, Amrock, etc.?

Plymouth Barred Rock. This is B, the smaller of the two.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Plymouth Barred Rock. This is B, the smaller of the two.

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Wow! Although I'll confess that since I don't have cockerels or roosters, I don't have a good feel for how they're supposed to look. Maybe females have a broader pelvis, so their legs are farther apart?

I can't find a good pic of my Rock (she won't hold still long enough), but that's her in the background at about 7 months: