as in cock to hen ratio? my predictions were, 1 boy to two girls (1 edged, 2 normals) and I said 2 green, one blue (series).Skyes_crew wrote:Shey what are your percentages?
Thankyou yes, very addictive- so much so that I've decided to give my two one year old's a shot.. can't hurt to try- may even assist with a successful breeding next year if unsuccessful this.Kappa wrote:Hi Shey,
Congrats on the new brood. They are looking good. I'm afraid the anticipation of waiting to find out what the babies are doesn't get any better with future breeding seasons. After many years of breeding its still like my first season, every year. It's an addiction and you just need your daily fix to see if they have spontaneously grown feathers overnight.
I currently have 16 babies on the go so you can imagine what I'm going through. The suspense is killing me, and patience is in short supply.
In regards to the alpha male theory, I think it's more of the case that the squeaky wheel gets the oil. So the loudest chick gets fed more. I have had just as many large chicks turnout to be hens as they do males.
Keep up the good work.
(well at least prep the hen cock is showing great interest- her not so much)
The alpha male theory (of Ben's) is just that- a theory.
Would be interesting to see results say over a 5 yr period- you never know, the percentages may lean more favorably toward one more than the other.
spot on- only chicks that are SL Edged, will be male- the others (normals) female.Ring0Neck wrote:Kappa,
I believe Shey mentions hen or male becuase she thinks in terms of:
males to be edged
hens to be normal
is that so Shey?
PS: Shey, yes it does seem to be a hen, i can see black feathers popping, right?
--not sure about 'black' feathers popping- I think what you're seeing is actually the blood in the calamus. I do think hen for that one though as I see no dilution.