casamber 60 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Does anyone know how to tell if a BB isabel hen is split to OB? The guy i bought her from told me she is but i cant tell. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Isabel isn't really my colour but if she was a full OB it would show in her flight feathers and in the tail bars, as for if she is split im not sure i have Normal's who are split OB and in them it show in the tail bars as orange bits in the cocks its also in the breast bars as well as the tail. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolk flyer 208 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Hi, Adding to pauls answer i think they can have what i call false cheek patches and these can be a pale orange colour, no good for showing but apparently better for breeding. All the best, Trevor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Hi Trev Do you get this in splits though? Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Guys, The hen in the pic looks like, the hen I have had Silvers( Bred from a dominant Silver) from this year also lightbacks and Creams & various combos that I'm stll working out. With lot of help from this forum She was bred from Dominat Silver Split BB/OB Lines, Combining BC Not sure this is correctly written. But might help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 I cant say that i've noticed any orange in the tail or cheeks but she is a very dark cream colour with the grey streaks. It gives her an orangey look if that makes sense? I used to think she was a silver too but she has produced 10 chicks since ive had her and they have all been grey/BB so i no longer think she is silver. Maybe a lightback but i would say more likely to be grey. I am hoping to pair her with my orange breast in the future then i will find out for sure, i just hate waiting to find out! Thanks for all your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Casamber This hen seems to be a fawn Isabel BB wether she is split OB im unable to say Isabel is not my colour. The thing with Creams and Silver is they are just Fawns and Normals who are diluted in colour, but unlike this bird they are still marked in the same way only lighter unless another mutation is in play as well. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Are you sure about the fawn? She has a lot of grey on her head and wings so i just assumed normal? I guess i still have a lot to learn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Its to hard to call i dont see any grey on my screen but you can tell better from the real thing, she could well be she is quite coloured i guess for a fawn isabel which i think tend to be pailer than Normal isabels but like i say it not my colour. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks for the help paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 2 Report post Posted October 23, 2012 i think she could be a isabel obbb grey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted October 23, 2012 What makes you say OB Sam? Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 2 Report post Posted October 23, 2012 the general color of the bird, also light orange flanked and seems have an orange line on tail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks. Hopefully your right as i have an OB cock who will need a girlfriend soon Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
