Bought this bucket at Coastal today, I'm going to make a 3 nipple waterer with it, and I love that the handle has the notch out the middle so it will hang straight on a hook in the run, woohoo!
You know, I have the girls on an antibiotic right now because they have the sniffles :( I can't get a good pic of anyone while they're running around the run confined...they're mad at me I will try to get a good one soon! I did just realize when I went out there that her comb and wattles are...
If I can get a pic of my hatchery Wellie, will some of you be willing to comment on her SOP? I'm wondering if she's anywhere close. Of course *I* think she's gorgeous, but she's just hatchery quality. From what I see of other "good" birds though, mine seems pretty close!!
I'm so confused. I have a hatchery Welsummer. She's mighty purdy but I think she may have started laying last week and I didn't think it was her because of the color. Could the darkest egg in this basket be hers? The one on the top right "corner" of the basket? It's quite a tiny egg and I think...
While I can't even begin to sex them...I have to tell you I am in LOVE with the names you picked out! I might steal them for my next batch of pullets!! I love the Doctor
Quick question for all you Wellie experts out there: My Welsummer is 23 weeks tomorrow and the only one of my 9 pullets not yet laying. When can I expect her to start? Thanks!
Wondering what y'all think of my only Welsummer pullet, her name is Pip and she's 10.5 weeks old. Is she just typical hatchery stock or does she have "official" Welsummer traits and coloring? Thanks!
Hello everyone, I'm new to BYC but loving all the info! I just got my first chicks ever 2 weeks ago and have 15 total. 4 RIR, 4 Buff Orpington, 3 Black Australorp, 2 Ameraucanas, and 2 Welsummer! I honestly cannot tell the difference between the Ameraucanas and Welsummers though, but perhaps...