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Post by .dave. on Jul 26, 2013 16:15:51 GMT
Here are a couple of my cockerels from this year. They Hatched in February, so they are still filling in. They are also still getting their hackels and this first one is only 3/4 done growing his main tail sickles. Please let me know what you guys think of them. I am new to this, and I really need all the input I can get. Thanks DAVE   |
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Post by Admin/Site owner on Jul 26, 2013 23:30:37 GMT
Looking good!.......right now I perfer the second one, but I feel the first one could not be standing properly. Looking forward to seeing them in real life.
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Post by .dave. on Jul 26, 2013 23:59:51 GMT
Thanks! I'm pleased with them. The first one is still filling in. The lack of hackles puts his balance off I think. I have some really nice pullets, but the leg colour is really bad. I might try and get some pictures of them in the next couple of days. Out of 75 chicks with every pair I could make from the 5 birds that bred, I didn't get a single pullet with out black on the shanks and toes. I think I am missing an ingredient needed in my mix. I don't see how I can fix it with what I have either.
Dave
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Post by Woodsy on Jul 27, 2013 23:11:17 GMT
Hi Dave, Really nice cockerels! I also prefer the second one. However, I would like to see his wing carriage a little higher, like the first one. Here's a pic of one of Art Lundgren's Cockrels a few years ago. Similar tail carriage to your second bird but deeper chest and higher wing carriage. I think your definitely headed in the right direction and will have some kick-ass birds this fall. Hope you can make Acton! I have a feeling there might be a lot of Wyandottes. lol  Keep up the great work! Cheers, Woodsy |
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Post by .dave. on Jul 28, 2013 12:57:36 GMT
Thanks Brian! I think you are being generous though. Lol. They aren't quite up to being compared to Art's champions. Although the farther of that second bird is that Lundgren cock I got from Stephan. I don't think the wings will get better with age on this one. I do hope that the front line will improve.
Dave
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Post by .dave. on Aug 24, 2013 15:08:37 GMT
Here is 51 again. He has filled in a bit since the last shot.  Here is one of my Pullets.  and here is a brother to the pullet #55  I had to cull A LOT of defects to get to these ones, and by no means are they perfect, but I think I'm on the right track. I would appreciate any and all criticism. Thanks DAVE |
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Post by Woodsy on Aug 25, 2013 0:33:59 GMT
I love that pullet Dave!
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Post by .dave. on Aug 25, 2013 11:53:15 GMT
Thanks Brian! She is not free from faults though. Her legs are black up the fronts, hock to toe nail, and she is pretty darn big! But I do love her type and feather quality. I think a little selection from her will help me get the size down, and I have a smaller sister that is similar.
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Post by phantom on Sept 11, 2013 20:46:09 GMT
Totally new here, and don't have any of these birds.....yet.  But I would feel very grateful for some of your culls. You are doing an incredible job. Congrats, keep up the good work. Beautiful birds from a dedicated breeder. |
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Post by .dave. on Sept 12, 2013 2:57:47 GMT
Thanks for the kind words.
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Post by .dave. on Sept 25, 2013 10:40:24 GMT
Oops
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Post by .dave. on Sept 25, 2013 14:00:19 GMT
Here is another pullet. #34. She is just over five months. I think this is probably my best pullet.  screen shot in windows |
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Post by Woodsy on Sept 26, 2013 2:29:18 GMT
Is she younger than the previous pullet? I like her a lot, really nice wing carriage. Maybe, just needs to finish the tail more. Keep up the great work.
Woodsy
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Post by .dave. on Sept 26, 2013 10:56:37 GMT
She is a baby. She hasn't laid an egg yet. Her tail is better than the picture suggests. It's tough to get good pictures of these guys. Lol. I'm really pleased with this one.
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Post by .dave. on Sept 30, 2013 19:39:21 GMT
She went reserve Wyandotte at colwyn over the weekend. I was brushing pins out of her head the day before. Lol. Hopefully I can keep that nice yellow in her legs till OPB. I figure she will be even nicer by then type wise.
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But I would feel very grateful for some of your culls.