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Thank you yes sadly we might have to do this, even though he will definitely notice and so will his sister. :( They adore his crows in the morning now too.

Ok, good to know, thank you!

Yes :(

Hi I was wondering if leg color on an austra white can determine the egg color. For instance some austra whites have white pearl legs and I've seen some have grey. I've heard the breeds eggs range from white to cream. Would a paler leg indicate a paler egg at all? Just curious.

Thanks :( we want to keep them - I'm just bummed I won't get the egg variety I was hoping for.

Ok thanks :( I was pretty certain too but was hoping against hope. This is my 3 yr old son's who he named Nickel. We are all very attached to him :(

Our (around) 11 week old Austra White:

Thank you! Both are supposed to be pullets yes. Arg.. And the first was from a reputable breeder :( maybe not so reputable. The second was from a feed store who said they had welsummers for sale and we were told she was one :/

Hi everyone I'm new here. This is our first time raising chicks. I had done a lot of research prior to getting any and decided on the breeds I wanted. I was lucky (so I thought) to find local people who provided a Welsummer and an Ameraucana. However they aren't growing to look like they're...