Witch rooster to breed ?

[ShrekDawg]

I agree tails are better, but that could be genetics or he could have just lost some feathers another way.

Yeah that’s true

 

[rod5591]

#1 ?

Yes

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I agree tails are better, but that could be genetics or he could have just lost some feathers another way.

Also slower to develop is a possibility. I have a Maran x Faverolle cockerel who's tail feathers looked very small compared to his brothers and then one day a big beautiful huge feather showed up. After that his tail filled in with more big beautiful feathers and now his tail puts his brother to shame.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Also slower to develop is a possibility. I have a Maran x Faverolle cockerel who's tail feathers looked very small compared to his brothers and then one day a big beautiful huge feather showed up. After that his tail filled in with more big beautiful feathers and now his tail puts his brother to shame.

The bird in question is older though. He's not a young cockerel

 

[Alexis_8966]

The bird in question is older though. He's not a young cockerel

Roo # 1 is 8 months old and Roos #2 are 7 months.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Roo # 1 is 8 months old and Roos #2 are 7 months.

Oh, okay. When you said he was older, I was thinking 2 or 3 years

 

[Alexis_8966]

I ended up deciding with the 2 Roos that came together. There was more siblings to pick from, I liked these best out of the rest. They are a lot bigger than I expected, size wise (witch I love). They are gentle giants! Their sisters eggs are a nice shade also. Maybe a (7) on the marans spectrum.

Both picture are different roosters. They do look very alike.

 

[CrspyChkn]

Such pretty boys. I especially like the first one. Good luck with them!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I ended up deciding with the 2 Roos that came together. There was more siblings to pick from, I liked these best out of the rest. They are a lot bigger than I expected, size wise (witch I love). They are gentle giants! Their sisters eggs are a nice shade also. Maybe a (7) on the marans spectrum.

Both picture are different roosters. They do look very alike.

They’re gorgeous! Congrats!

 

[abenardini]

I am going to throw a wildcard and say I’d go for temperament first, then looks (if going for a grown bird). #1 has gorgeous plumage and an exemplary comb.