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4/9/12 at 6:46pm

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Hi all

We purchased 2 older layers and 2 younger pullets at point of lay. I think they are Isa or barter browns.

Anyone confirm or know for sure ? Sorry about the pictures they are not the best... These girls had been de-beaked before I got them through commercial egg laying (free-range barn) operation. My other chicks(lorp cross) have their beaks intact (purchase from backyard breeder)

Appreciate the help !

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4/9/12 at 6:58pm

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Looks like Production Reds to me.

It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

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4/9/12 at 7:48pm

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Definitely Production Reds

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4/10/12 at 1:18am

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thanks all

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5/25/12 at 4:42am

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sorry didnt post

Edited by IamSamSam - 5/25/12 at 4:56am

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9/7/12 at 10:00am

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Hi, Been a long time. You mentioned some white on your Aussies. I read this comment today. Does this pertain maybe to yours?

Mine are still quite skittish of sudden movements, but, are better than they were. I can only hope they keep improving.

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9/7/12 at 10:01am

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oops!! I forgot this! :(

NOTE: The Black Australorp chicks will have a few white feathers in growing or juvenile stage. By 6 months of age all the adult feathering will be in full plumage and all feathers will be black.

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9/12/12 at 10:20pm

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Hi Karen

Thanks for your post. I believe mine are Wyandotte cross lorp (father) x Lorp (mother). Here is a pic of the white lacing.

Roo still has these markings but her full sister does not. Its a shame but they are very strong personalitied chickens that wont take anything from any eagle/cockatoo or dog LOL

Roo actually killed a rat (and threw it out the pen) the other evening because it was in her food dish.

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9/13/12 at 9:50am

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They have the same look about their faces as my Aussies do. Actually, look the same except for mine being all black

I will try to get a picture of mine tonight and send it. I would like it if mine would protect themselves. Thus far I see them as startling easy and getting scared. The other day I thought there was a dog in there or something. I ran in there yelling and stopped dead looking around and wondering what had scared them so bad. There was a very small bag that had fallen onto the top of their pen. Scared them to death, poor things.

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9/13/12 at 9:52am