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funnyfarmgirl
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Silver leakage in a black bird Apr 24, 2014 20:00:41 GMT

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Post by funnyfarmgirl on Apr 24, 2014 20:00:41 GMT

I have a bantam Cochin cockerel, a black bird that is showing silver leakage in his hackles only.

he is VERY correct in every other area, great cushion and NOT a creeper!

what are folks thoughts? Hang onto him for a bit? Sell as breeder quality or Pet stock?

thanks,
laura

Bennett & Sons' Poultry

Breeders and Exhibitors of Bantam Cochins in Black, Blue, and Buff and White Bearded Silkies

.dave.
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Silver leakage in a black bird Apr 25, 2014 11:18:27 GMT

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Post by .dave. on Apr 25, 2014 11:18:27 GMT

Silver leakage would suggest that he is a silver base and not a gold base... Is he from blues? A lot of my black wyandottes have gold leakage. If it's just a few feathers I pull the feathers and show/ keep the bird. If it is extensive, I cull.

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Silver leakage in a black bird

Post by funnyfarmgirl on Apr 24, 2014 20:00:41 GMT

Post by .dave. on Apr 25, 2014 11:18:27 GMT

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