SilverC Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Happy New Year Everyone. I have just purchased two beautiful Barnevelder pullets, and the breeder said that one is double laced, the other triple. Now I've looked at their feathers, and I can't tell the difference. Can anyone explain which bit I should be looking at? I realise that triple lacing isn't the breed standard in Barnevelders, but I am not bothered about that, they are only for pets. I've attached a pic, which I hope may show the detail, but if anyone can explain in laymans terms, I'd be very grateful The one on the left is apparently the triple laced one (Brandy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 No idea about the lacing, but what pretty girls! (I've got a Barnevelder and she's a lovely hen with a temperament to match). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverC Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Aww thank you. They are a bit bedraggled as it's not stopped raining since we got them, but they are so sweet, a bit shy, but our boisterous Warrens are quit bossy with them still. I have a feeling they will be big birds indeed, they are massive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazzy73 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 they are beautiful such lovely colours ,a new breed to add to the list of "need" pretty pretty girls x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Double lacing is where there are two distinct laced lines on the feather and a clear background. Triple lacing is where there is a stripe down the middle too so the lighter background in the centre of the feather is broken (does that make sense) Its a fault as you say but makes for a very attractively marked pet bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverC Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thankyou Redwing, I think I know what you mean. I will re-investigate tomorrow when it's light to see if I can distinguish between the two. They do have lovely markings I must say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
