Ameraucana Breeders Club
The Official Forum of the Ameraucana Breeders Club => Breeding => Topic started by: Holiday Hatch on October 02, 2013, 01:05:36 PM
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Members of the Forum have told me before that Wheaten & Blue Wheaten Cockerels are late to mature. I'm trying to cull a few of the ones I have that are 6 months old. Is this still way too early?
A couple of the Cockerels have some red/gold feathering among the gray feathers in the low back abdomen, beneath the wing. (I don't know the proper term for this area) Is this feather color okay or a disqualifier? Will the feather color change to gray later on? Thank you for the help - Linda
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Sounds pretty minor. I would be looking at things like shape, weight, thriftiness and vigor, comb, muffs, tail carriage, body carriage, knock knees, crooked toes, beak length and shape, and probably a few others before worrying about a few gold feathers in the blue sections at that age.
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Mike - I appreciate the suggestions on what to look for; that helps. There is so much to consider. Thank you - Linda
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orange red ticking in the fluff of the body and stern is permissible
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Regarding things to look for on Wheatens/Blue Wheatens, is six months enough time to determine shank color? How long does it take to develop a good slate color either in the pullets or cockerals? I see a hint at six months and am wondering if they will darken any more later?