Well, the high quality food (and care) are definitely showing. He really is lovely… and oh so shiny. Lol
Linda, I am learning too.
The S curve is not an official term to my knowledge, but something I noticed within my flock and have been trying to breed away from. I like a nice, tight pea comb, low to the head and straight as a board. Unfortunately, the hens do not agree with me. They seem to be most attracted to males with the biggest, reddest headgear….who usually turn out to be the most hardy and vigorous of specimens. Hence why I’m still dealing with the S curve, lol…
Here is one of my breeders with the S in her blob of a comb. She has other obvious faults, but don’t tell her that. She is top hen and coveted by ALL the roosters, so probably wouldn't believe us anyway.
She’s also a good layer, extremely fertile and has wonderful hatchability in her offspring.
Some of her blue split sons, showing the S curve to varying degrees.
But as Tailfeathers said, combs really are a minor point in the end. Especially considering your cockerels other attributes.
I can't wait to see him again around 12 months, all grown up and filled out!