|
Gibber Italicus Frill
Would you like to know more about breeding,
moulting, and history of this bird?
Click here !
Information about
 |
The principal characteristics of all these breeds is the
curling of the feathers into a distinctive pattern which is
basically the same in each case, namely (a) the “mantle”
formed by the feathers of the back being divided by a central
parting and curling over each shoulder like a cape, (b) the
“jabot” (or “craw”, or waistcoat”) formed by the breast
feathers curling inwards towards the centre in the form of a
frilly shirt-front, or closed shell, and (c) the “fins” formed
by bunches of feathers above the thighs curling outwards and
upwards around the wings. Differences between the breeds
range from the voluminous and dense plumage of the Parisian
Frill (the largest of the breeds) to the sparse and crisp
feathering of the Gibber Italicus
(the smallest).
As a secondary characteristic all of the breeds tend to be
somewhat nervous and highly strung, often with a tremulous
action of the legs. Color is of little importance and they
may be clear, ticked, variegated or green.
Except in the case of the Gibber
Italicus yellows seem to be rather
scarce, most of the stock in this country consisting of
buffs. A few
dominant whites are also to be obtained.
|
Gibber Italicus Frill |
|
Standard & Scale of Points |
|
Position: |
In the form of a figure 7 |
20 points |
|
Head: |
Small and fine, narrow skull, small beak, no frills |
6 points |
|
Neck: |
Long and horizontal, no frills |
15 points |
|
Legs: |
Long and stiff, thighs exposed |
15 points |
|
Wings: |
Long and close to the body |
6 points |
|
Shoulders: |
High, with symmetrical frills |
10 points |
|
Tail: |
Long, vertical, pressed to the perch |
6 points |
|
Breast: |
Breastbone naked, frills not meeting in the center |
10 points |
|
Flanks: |
Symmetrical on both sides, holding the wings |
6 points |
|
Length: |
(not stated) |
6 points |
|
|
Total |
100 points |
|
Click here for a printer-friendly
version of this type scale |
|
