Unfortuneately, I do not have the ability to visualize based on the written word. This has been a problem for me all along with this breed. Thus my questions.
My standard (1998) says the following:
MUFFS & BEARD: Full, well-rounded, medium length, forming three separate lobes.
FACE: Nearly hidden by muffs.
Now, in my limited capacity to visualize, I see \"big\"...otherwise, how would it cover? I\'m seeing less \"full\" muffs and beards on the bantams, and I\'m wondering, should I follow suit on the large fowl. I\'ve been culling birds with small, sparse birds.
As far as the \"sky blue\" egg that I keep hearing about...never seen one. Everything I\'ve seen has a green tint to it.....unless it was out-crossed to a white egg layer. I have lots of turquoise and aqua blue....but no \"sky blue\". But then again, color may also be open to interpretation. I may have the prettiest little blue eggs (they seem to be just about like everyone else\'s)....and just don\'t see it that way.
Angela