What are some major differences in show-quality Welsummers. I have a pullet near POL, and I'd like to assess her before a show -my first-ever- for DQs and such. The patterned part of the color is hard to tell for me.
So I don't have room to keep twenty juveniles and watch them all grow out. I wish I did, but I will have to sell some of the pullets locally as pets/egg layers. Once they are feathered juveniles, what qualities and faults should I look for to make my decisions?
I got a new camera. I thought I'd try some pictures. They are hatchery chicks, but I'm excited anyhow. I'm getting some breeder quality chicks in March or April.
Eating some live mealworms -- I am very popular.
Aren't we a little puffy?
Photo Bomb!
This little piggy ...
Two...
They sure do go through an ugly duckling stage, don't they?
These are hatchery chicks I got at our local Ace Hardware. They've turned into a great chicken resource. I've got 15 on order from Whitmore Farm to arrive sometime in March and April.
I can't wait to see how they all turnout!
I am in Tucson, too--up near Magee and Oracle! I'd like to get breeder quality. Maybe we can join in on an order to save on shipping. I have a friend who wants to order some Delawares. There is one farm I came across that has both Delawares and Welsummers. Are you a member on Facebook's group...
I am hoping to get some Welsummer chicks this winter or spring. I am really coveting those speckled eggs. I heard they have a nice temperment, too.
Anyone know of anyone in Arizona who breeds them?