10 years ago I drove to the Vermont border to pick up Clarence, a young EE rooster. My old man passed today - he was probably 12 or so. The name suited him; he was my other dog, easy going and friendly, liked to be picked up and get scratches. He faithfully shepherded various flocks in that...
I'm in Candia, with a Morgan mare, a senior male Aussie, 3 cats, 4 Ameraucanas, 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Cuckoo Maran, 1 NH Red; 2 rescued roos, an EE and a Lakenvelder. I lost my favorite Silver-laced Wyandotte :( and am looking for another (adult). Would appreciate any leads.
My friend has two Cuckoo Marans and they look just like Gwen, so I guess that's what she is! She does lay dark eggs but not chocolate. Here is what McMurray says:
"We carry the CUCKOO variety of Maran which resembles the Barred Rock in color by displaying feathers which are all crossed...
Here are my Barred Rocks, and here is my Gwen. She wandered into my yard a few months ago and decided to join the flock, so I don't know what breed she is.
One of my EE's likes to jump up on my shoulders. I've had NH Reds in the past, both hens and roosters that liked to sit on my lap or cuddle next to me.