Cfw Colour Change

[Andyn 534]

Guys,

 

I have bred a CFW chick which can only be a Hen. (CFW cock x Normal Hen) She is a grey-ish shade at the moment & her bill is changing colour.

 

But will she whiten up?

 

I hope so as she has the shape and deportment I think required for the show bench. (this is my very first Exhibition Chick bred) 

 

Thanks..

Andy

[paulm 119]

HI Andy

 

Some CFW's can clear up when molting  to their adult feather but not all of them I'm afraid.

 

Paul.

[Andyn 534]

OK thanks Paul. Finger x'd then.

[Keri and Wayne Davies 13]

Hi Andy,

Paul is right, they will molt out a lot of they're darker feathers, but even if she doesn't, it could be that she will be carrying a lot of colour, and if the shape and type is good, will be a handy bird to keep for those reasons alone.

Wayne.

[Andyn 534]

Thanks Wayne,

 

She is a bit special because she is Ring no. 1 of the very first of my exhibition line. (in fact the only one since early Jan) (I seem to have a stock of non feeder parent birds.)

But she will stay with us and we will see what happens.

 

Thanks again.

 

Andy

[Clare L 175]

Hi Andy,

 

I have two CFW which did not colour up to white, but are a good size for my stock and nice looking.

 

Good Luck with yours

 

Clare

[Andyn 534]

Thanks Clare,

 

I now have some siblings from round 2 (but still only a week old or so) So maybe they might be better coloured.

I know it is a problem keeping the grey out of CFW hens but as this is my first attempt at Exhibition birds, hopefully next year will reap a better colouration in the line.

 

Andy