Spitzhaubens

[Faraday40]

I really like the girl on the right. A touch too much head poof, but other than that she is perfect. Great feet, nose, comb, body shape and color.

I like all of them!

 

[Alaskan]

Thanks! And since you liked that one... Here is another photo,

I really like this girl too. My kids love her color best, I like the cream with white spots better.... But this girl with the dark spots has the best personality. She is very outgoing, curious and friendly.

 

[kristip]

I see so much color variation in the birds, is that acceptable? I have to take some pictures when my coop is not so muddy, but I have 3, 1 is 15 weeks and the other 2 are about 6 weeks old. Really hoping for a trio.. How old can I sex them typically?

 

[Alaskan]

I see so much color variation in the birds, is that acceptable? I have to take some pictures when my coop is not so muddy, but I have 3, 1 is 15 weeks and the other 2 are about 6 weeks old. Really hoping for a trio.. How old can I sex them typically?

Do you mean color variation in my birds or in yours?

Mine are a few totally different colors.

However, within one color, you do want to aim for a standard and not have much variation.


As to sexing...sheesh...I am terrible with my Spitz.

 

[Faraday40]

Here are my 2 pullets

Spitzy has a nice crest shape but is a bit dark.


This is Poofy. I like her bigger size, lighter color & white crest. But, I don't like the wild & big size of the crest.
I think this is the one that will be sold.

 

[Alaskan]

I agree with all of your points. Yep.

 

[kristip]

I see so much color variation in the birds, is that acceptable? I have to take some pictures when my coop is not so muddy, but I have 3, 1 is 15 weeks and the other 2 are about 6 weeks old. Really hoping for a trio.. How old can I sex them typically?

Do you mean color variation in my birds or in yours?

Mine are a few totally different colors.

However, within one color, you do want to aim for a standard and not have much variation.


As to sexing...sheesh...I am terrible with my Spitz.

Overall colors seem to vary... Mine also... Will attach pics of my 10 week and 5 weeks babies. No sign of combs yet

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[kristip]

I see so much color variation in the birds, is that acceptable? I have to take some pictures when my coop is not so muddy, but I have 3, 1 is 15 weeks and the other 2 are about 6 weeks old. Really hoping for a trio.. How old can I sex them typically?

Do you mean color variation in my birds or in yours?

Mine are a few totally different colors.

However, within one color, you do want to aim for a standard and not have much variation.


As to sexing...sheesh...I am terrible with my Spitz.

Overall colors seem to vary... Mine also... Will attach pics of my 10 week and 5 weeks babies. No sign of combs yet

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[Faraday40]

If above pic is 10 wk old, then she looks like a female to me.

I could not begin to guess the gender of my Spitzhaubens until 5-6 weeks & was not able to confirm it until around 10 weeks.

At 5.5wks my males had tiny red wattles like this one below. The bigger problem was the weather / heat that made everyone's wattles look slightly red.



The pics below are at 10 weeks (male then female for you to compare)

 

[Alaskan]

the male with the tiny pointy hat crest!!!!! Love that!