Hello there. I see you said this picture is 3 months old.
I was wondering whether you could post a current picture, as I have a little roo that looks very similar to your boy (7-8 months old) and I'd love to see how he might develope :)
I do like these birds, and have desided to have a go at breeding them.
I find them to be very tameable, and that they tend to settle nicely when being handled.
They seem to travel well and are all for a trip in the car to see friends.
I was very impressed at how well my young cockerel behaved...
I wish I lived in America just so I could buy some of these beautiful birds.
I love my Araucana's (English with tails, lavender + black) and my one splash Americana look alike.
I think these birds look stunnind with the silkied feathers.
What a great project you all have been working on.
I hope...
When I first started with this breed I bought a trio. The rooster was my first ever, and even now, has the best attitude and behavior of any roo I have owned (I currently have 5). But with all that said I later raised a pair up from chicks. The female was lovely, but the boy was very agressive...
The two hens I had were purchased from a local lady that was moving house (England). They were 2 and a half years old, and in need of a new home. She had alot of other breeds, but these were so beautiful that they stole my vote immediately. Stunning lacing, yellow legs and very large and heavy...