Mimi and Trixi's sisters at another ranch started laying and I was still waiting. I finally decided to worm them, thinking the whole flock (5) wasn't laying and were looking thin. Boom! 4 days later I got my first egg, Now I'm getting two a day, but have to throw them out because of the wormer. Oh well, a few more days and it will be two weeks. From what I've read that's when the eggs will be safe to eat.
So sorry it's taken me so long to reply! I kept thinking I'd wait for something significant to happen, but really nothing ever did. I'm still as unsure as ever... or at least in denial as ever lol. Anyway they are now 11 weeks old. Still no crow, but there are definitely no longer any cute little chick peeps either
, both have sweet dispositions and even the one that used to be a bit on the shy side was sitting on my shoulder this evening looking for treats. The only real striking difference between the two now is size. One is significantly larger. But even then it doesn't seem off to me other than the fact that they're the same breed. The larger of the two is about the same size as my black sex link. And the smaller of the two is bigger, although not by much, than my silver spangled Hamburg.
As far as cockerel traits there has only been one "incident" the bigger one has been accused of (lol). My husband dropped something in the garage and said it was really loud and claims the larger of the two seemed to stand bravely over the other cowering ladies, but I dunno... since I wasn't there and didn't witness said bravery I can still be in denial right?! Hahaha
Anyway, here are some pictures I took today. Maybe someone not so close to the situation will be able to see the big picture. Or maybe just snap me out of my denial...
Yes, did they?
7 weeks?
Almost 6 weeks
