Pure Ancona or cross?

[FenrisMau]

Got this girl from another farm, she's in quarantine right now. I got her for her coloration, I was certain she was an Ancona, albeit a bit heavy marked. What's your thoughts on this? I was hoping to use her as a breeder in the future, as I've got a white-leaning ancona male that would make a nice pairing. Sorry for the crappy photos, she's a new adopt and I haven't had a chance to get good photos of her yet.

 

[KathiQuacks]

Her pattern seems a bit more like a Magpie to me. Definitely heavily marked either way.

 

[FenrisMau]

Her pattern seems a bit more like a Magpie to me. Definitely heavily marked either way.

She kind of does! although shes a bit too big to be a magpie. Shes as large as my Ancona drakes.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Yeah, she looks too big for a Magpie, at least purebred one.

Do you know her age? She could be a Cayuga who is whiting out.

 

[FenrisMau]

Yeah, she looks too big for a Magpie, at least purebred one.

Do you know her age? She could be a Cayuga who is whiting out.

Nah, unfortunately she came from a huge farm and I asked her age... They didnt even know if they still had her and wouldnt look Shes been neglected and are now having to treat her for numerous illnesses. She doesnt seem too aged... She is pretty active. But its hard to tell.

 

[Canadian Wind]

My oldest, who is at least 5 years old and probably more, is still very spry and active. She's still a great layer and a great mom.

 

[FenrisMau]

My oldest, who is at least 5 years old and probably more, is still very spry and active. She's still a great layer and a great mom.

Wow, really!! That's awesome to know. What breed is she?

 

[Canadian Wind]

Wow, really!! That's awesome to know. What breed is she?

Some sort of mix! LOL