cv rollers
470 posts
Sep 14, 2009
11:07 PM
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----------does flecking /black ticking on feathers mean it is a cock for sure ?has anybody seen a hen with this on feathers,it acts like a hen,is around 4-6 months old....
Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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kopetsa
147 posts
Sep 15, 2009
12:17 AM
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I have actually seen this on a hen, It depends on the strain of birds. I have them Neibels and I never see hens with them black ticks though. But I raised a cock this year that doesn't have any on him which is kinda funny but whatever. :) So it just depends but for sure it doesn't mean it's a cock for sure..
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Robert Miller
GOLD MEMBER
2 posts
Sep 15, 2009
1:04 AM
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The black ticking bird is a cock carrying black, cocks can carry 2 colors and that causes the ticking. All mine with ticking are cocks. If the spot are a little large then it may have some Almond or something else causing the spots and that is not ticking.
Robert Miller
Fire Brewed Rollers
SGVS
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pigeon pete
372 posts
Sep 15, 2009
2:04 AM
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A red hen may have ticking but it is ususally a dark brown, not black. Your cock without ticking is probably pure red if it is a red or lavender,that means it is not carrying blue. If it's a grizzle I have no idea what it means,lol
Pete.
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pigeon pete
373 posts
Sep 15, 2009
2:06 AM
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Funny you mention Neibels. The only red cheq hen I had with flecking on was picked out of the air by Monty as being worthy of stock.
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kopetsa
148 posts
Sep 15, 2009
8:32 AM
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Who knows then maybe mine aren't worthy?? lol
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cv rollers
471 posts
Sep 15, 2009
3:51 PM
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thanks for ur response ,took a closer look they look like brown ticking.I think its a hen
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Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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