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this is one of the latebreds feathers are very soft and silky

Looks alright George

George and Morgan wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:58 am thanks Steve after 7 days when most of my organs shut down i'm getting better each day

Sorry to hear you've been unwell mate, I hope you are feeling better soon.

George and Morgan wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:20 am this is one of the latebreds feathers are very soft and silky

Some people would say that is exactly what you want in a quality bird George, they shouldn't feel heavy in the hand, muscular yes, but not heavy.
That one looks fine to me, I'd just see how it develops mate.
Out of interest, are the other 3 all Chequers too ??

no Trev this is nestmate to this checker

George and Morgan wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:11 pm no Trev this is nestmate to this checker

And does that one feel the same mate ??

yes Trev body very soft

It's a shame that they don't fly out George so you could get a better idea of what they are like. I think for you and what you strive to achieve you need to keep what you like and hope that they perform well for the lofts that they go to, the trouble is that you it can take some time before you know if what you are doing has worked or not.

too many birds went out to fanciers not racing now

this one i really wanted tested but was never raced at new loft