Salop Chuck Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Are there any breeding experts out there who can tell me why my Black Orpington bantams have got rosecombs instead of the usual single comb . My research on the net has not produced any satisfactory answers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Some of the original orps were bred with a rosecomb and actually blacks for showing are still allowed to have a rosecomb or a single. However, they are pretty unusual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Chuck Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Wow Thanks for the information, Daphne. They are delightful bantams and good layers, which is not typical of Orpingtons in general. I have got something pretty special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Its probably more likely that there is another breed in their family tree. possibly a Wyandotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Chuck Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 I think you are right, Redwing. They must have acquired the rosecomb from somewhere and Wyandotte is most probable candidate. I am not too sure what I have got now but it doesn't matter because they are delightful little bantams and I wouldn't change them for anything. When I get round to taking a photo I will post it on this forum for you to look at. Thank you all for your contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
