Buff Wyandotte (Pure) Large Fowl
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Buff Wyandotte (Pure) Large Fowl Breed Information
These birds were sourced through Grant Brereton, a top breeder for Buff Wyandottes in the UK. We are a member of the Wyandotte Club and keep abreast of all the latest news regarding this breed. This helps us maintain our high standards and great show results with this breed. You can also become a member of this club for under £10 per year. By joining you will receive an annual newsletter and year book. You will also receive a Rules and Standard for breeding quality Wyandottes, a members list, history of the breed information and this way you will be helping to encourage and improve the breeding of Wyandottes for exhibition and utility purposes as well as having access to assistance from expert breeders. The club will keep you posted with all the latest information and show results regarding this breed. For more information on how to join contact us.
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Buff Wyandotte (Pure) Large Fowl Breed Characteristics
Origin: Ohio, USA. In 1896 the partridge variety was introduced from America after blending partridge Cochin and Indian Game blood with that of a gold laced. In England this variety has been perfected for markings.
Classification: Heavy: Soft feather Egg Colour: Tinted
General Characteristics: Graceful, well balanced, alert and active but docile.
Type: Body short with well rounded sides. Broad and short back. Breast full, broad and round. Medium sized wings which are nicely folded to the side. Medium sized tail which is full and spread at the base. Main feather are carried upright, sickles of medium length.
Head: Short and broad. Beak is stout and well curved. Eyes are prominent. The comb is rose coloured and evenly set on the head being medium in height and width; gradually tapering towards the back and terminating in a definite spike (leader) which follows the curve of the neck. Face is smooth and fine in texture. Ear-lobes are oblong. Wattles are medium length and fine in texture.
Neck: Medium in length and well arched with a full hackle.
Legs & Feet: Thighs are medium in length and well covered in soft, fluffy, close and silky feathers. Shanks are medium in length, strong and well rounded. The shanks are free of feathers and fluff. Four straight and well spread toes.
Plumage: Fairly close and silky and not too abundant or fluffy.
Colour: Male: Clear, sound buff throughout to skin, allowing greater lustre on the hackles and wing bow of the male. With these exceptions the colour should be perfectly uniform, but washiness or a red tinge, mealiness or ‘pepper’ to be avoided.
Colour: Female: Colouration of females is the same as males with less lustre on the hackles and wing bow.
Weight: Large Fowl
Cock: Not less than 9lb (4.08kg) Cockerel: Not less than 8lb (3.62kg)
Hen: Not less than 7lb (3.17kg) Pullet: Not less than 6lb (2.72kg)
What Our Customers Say About Our Buff Wyandotte (Pure) Large Fowl
“The Best of the Best! As ever excellent very fertile eggs that hatch into good strong healthy chicks. You can only get these results when you buy from great quality stock that has been very well cared for. Thank you.”
Kath