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ZFS SHOW STANDARDS

CONDITION:

To be essential. Birds should not receive any award unless they are in show condition. Missing, ragged or soiled feathers, and missing claws or toes constitute show faults.

TYPE:

Bold throughout and of "Cobby" type, giving the birds a look of substance; wings evenly carried to root of tail.

MARKINGS (Where applicable)

COCKS:

Breast bar distinct and clear cut, not less than 3mm (1/8") and of even depth throughout. Throat evenly striped. Side flankings should be prominent extending from the wing butts to the end of the rump and decorated with round clearly defined spots. Cheek patches and tear marks to be clear and distinct. Beak bright red with feet and legs deep pink.

HENS:

As for Cocks, less breast bar, throat markings, side flankings and cheek patches. Beaks a paler shade of red. Cock markings on hens are definite show faults.

The birds as a pair should have a balanced appearance.

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Last modified: March 14, 2007