Jul 31 • General discussion
Barred....
There is "barred" and there is "cuckoo". They are two different things, but yet people use "barred" for any loosely stripped bird.
For the record, clean even "stripes" of white and black is barred. If the stripes are less defined and give the bird a great appearance, that is cuckoo.
Why does this matter? Because when we are buying and selling, knowing your stuff matters. Barring is a "autosex" trait. Truly barred birds can be sexed on day 1. Males have a larger white spot on their head. This is only effective with proper breeding.
On the other hand, cuckoo coloration is not a accurate autosex coloration.
What do you feel about this topic? Are breeds worth preserving or do you not care what is or is not crossed in your flock(s)?
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