Tam-M 13 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hi folks, picked up this cock today and would like you to have a look and give your opinions on him. hes a young bird and a bit scruffy at the moment but a couple weeks and he should fill out nice.cheerstam..p.s please give your honest opinions please.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlepete 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 I think he looks nice but im no expert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hi TamLooks to be a reasonable bird more than likely split fawn.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Paul, I was thinking that myself about him being split fawn but it was the shape of him I liked. so you think he was worth the £5 I payed for him lol ?cheerstam.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hi Tam I would say it was money well spent he not a bad bird,now you need to find the right hen for him.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Hi paul, what colour hen would you pair with him? I have cfw and fawn hens?cheerstam.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Pair him to the best hen.Normal/fawn x normal25% Normal Females25% Normal Males25% Fawn Females25% Normal/Fawn MalesNormal/fawn x fawn25% Normal Females25% Normal/Fawn Males25% Fawn Females25% Fawn MalesPaul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen 4 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 he should turn out nice, i once got a scuffy bird, a few months later and he has tidied up nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul edmundson 30 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 hi tam-m he's not a bad bird but if i were you i would pair him up with your best fawn hen. all the best paul ed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks for the comments folks, I'm sure I have a fawn hen for him will post the results in a few months time. well hopfully cheerstam.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted November 21, 2011 did you buy him from a breeder Tam or a birdsalejust it is better if you can get from breeders with a little backround of the birdlast thing you want is it to be carrying pied or somethingdecent looking bird though good luck with him mateDave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted November 21, 2011 This is it dave I cant be sure about his genetics, I got him from a bird sale but was talking to the person that was selling him thay say thay think hes from normal X fawn but thay cant be sure, I just liked the shape of him and well he only cost me £5, I'l pair him up to a fawn hen in the new year and see what I get then take it from there.cheerstam.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted November 21, 2011 you should be ok then he looks split fawnalways better to speak with breeder first so well donedave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Bit of a late reply here; how do you tell if he is split for fawn? My male looks very similar, But I'm still pretty new to all this so I probably wouldn't even notice the difference yet XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Hi You might notice the slighty brown colour underneath also the brown edging on the flight feathers.Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 As paul said about the brown tips on wings and buffy colour underneathHowever if you don't speak to breeder its a bit of a lottery they could be split for any number of things especially with the amount of non standard varieties and colour combos being bred at the momentAlways buy from a breeder who can tell you what you are gettingUnless of course you are breeding for fun and like getting surprises combos ect in which case its not such a big deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 forgot about this post lol, it turns out he is split fawn, paired him up to cfw hen got nest of normal cocks and one fawn hen. not bad looking chicks aswell.cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy 3 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Oh yes I see it now : ) I think my male is more white underneath. And congrats on the chicks Tam-M! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white-rose 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 One of my pairs looks exactly like him. Perhaps less fluffy. But the same shade. He looks pretty good. Congrats on your purchase! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks, just out of intrest this is two of his offspring. normal/fawn cock and fawn hen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy 3 Report post Posted February 29, 2012 Aww there so cute! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave.H 11 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 I prefer fawn hens shape See how they shape up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tam-M 13 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks krissy . dave, that hen is a few weeks older now than in that photo and shes turning out a very nice hen, good type and size, maybe see her on the show bench this year fingers crosed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites