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Brown Reds
Clif Redden:
Mike, this is one of the cockerels I bought from Jim in Lucasville.
Mike Gilbert:
Looks pretty good Clif. How is the lacing on the chest? His red coloring is more even than most of mine.
Would like to see that tail a little higher, but I realize it is only a photo.
Clif Redden:
The lacing on his chest is ok but not great. He is holding his tail a little lower than he normally does, but he does carry it a bit low. The other cockerel I bought has better color and his tail set is higher however this cockerel weighs a little over 6 pounds the other weighs 4.5 . I bought 3 brown red pullets from Jim at the same time, one of them has an abundance of lacing, not only on her chest but also on her shoulders (I was glad to get her as a brood hen). I spoke with Jim about how she could be a benefit. Jim felt she could possibly improve the lacing on the cockerels chest and bring more color to the back and shoulders of the cockerels. I believe he's right and I would love to know what you think about it.
Mike Gilbert:
The overcolored pullets like the one you purchased are fairly common. You could use her in a compensation mating with a male that needs more color. I sold Jim one like that a few years ago, and I believe he said he got some good birds out of her.
Clif Redden:
Thanks!
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