Stance (Hock Angle)

1) common hock-angle between Tibia and Metatarsus
2) slightly smaller hock-angle which does not influence carriage/station very much
3) hock-angle is small enough but the Metatarsus is too long - like in booted bantams - it prevents further "bending down"
4) small enough hock-angle plus short Metatarsus (aka short legs) for low carriage/station. The females legs are shorter than the males legs so it´s easier to get low carriage/station for the hens than for the cocks.

(© H. Bastian)

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last update: 07. Oct 2009