He's very nice Russ, although I would like to see less tail spread from the side view. There is always something to work on. I do like that bull neck on him. You get a better contrast of the colors than by using lavender, and you can breed two varieties in one pen. How is the temperament of your Silver & Blue Silver line in general? I am getting some Silver bantam chicks now, thanks to you and John.
Mike I have to agree, his tail is too fan like and needs tightened up. Another thing I noticed is he is a little soft in feather. The benefits this cross has brought well exceeds my expectations. I have drastically seen an increase in egg size and color, overall improvement in type and temperament, not too mention an increase in size. The improvements have been so great I didn't keep any of my pure Silver line, and plan to use these to create a better one I believe. I have hatched close to 50 LF Brown Reds so today I will move them from the barn and bring these guys in. This way I can supplement the light and hopefully get them laying.