I really don't know what kind they are. We got them off of an Amish family. The big chickens really didn't mess with them. They are high up in a pine tree. I really don't know what to do at this point.
I believe they are Cornish Bantams. They are all different colors. We have our chickens free range. They are staying in the trees. They are getting closer to the other members of the flock. I underestimated how smart and quick they were.
We recently added 6 Bantam hens to our flock of 1 Plymouth Rock rooster , 2 Plymouth Rock hens and 3 Buff Orpington Hens. We had them in the coop when we let them out of the cage they were in. They haven't been in the coop since. It has been 2 days. We have tried to herd them in but they are...
I am in the same boat i have 15 Buff Orpingtons, and they are about 3 months and they will walk around each other but some will stretch out there neck fluff the feathers go in a semi circle them leave. and that is it. i am now at the point trying to figure out what is what.
We started out with 14. We are down to 13. The one that died was not growing. I think it was a failure to thrive situation. The baker's dozen we have now are growing well.
I can no longer call them McNuggets. :-)
We eat a log of eggs at my house. I plan on sharing with friends and family. Also, selling them if there are that many. Long term, I am going to school to open my own bakery. This will take care of the eggs. :-) Out of the 14 we have I think 3 are boys. So that gives us 11 layers.
I am in school full time and every chance I get I am on this page. As a matter of fact, I am waiting for class to start. There is so much information on this page.