Recent content by Mtwilson

Interesting you asked, I just posted this to see what our first two chickens are... https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/986767/my-wife-brought-these-two-home-from-the-mercado We plan to do pigs as well, so I will definitely check out your link. Thanks so much!

Quote: Yes, they came from the same vendor at the mercado, but I have no way of knowing what there original origins are.

Here are some other shots...

The Ameraucana (a.k.a. easter egger) seems to have a comb according to photos on Wikipedia, this bird, however, has a similar "tuft" of feathers on it's head as the naked neck (no comb). Is that because is is still so young? Maybe my photos are just poor quality. I'll go take another.

Ah, OK, gonna look that up now! Thanks.

My wife swears that one is a "gallo" a cock and the other is a "gallina" a hen. We are obviously just starting out but I am curious if the mix between them is a good thing or a bad thing. I am not near ready to start breading, bt more curious than anything. Any thoughts on the matter greatly...

You're awesome, thank you so much!

My wife brought these back from the mercado here in Tarapoto, Peru and I can't figure out what breed they are. Any thoughts?

Hey All, Iam an American living in Peru and I am starting a small farm raising pigs and chickens. Looking forward to getting to know you.