So I got a grab bag mix of rare breeds, I was able to pull out the Lavender Orpington for sure. Question now is the sex. All the chicks are 5 weeks old. Only bird of the mix that is an obvious rooster with a huge pink comb and wattles, is an Olive Egger named "Oregano" (he needs a home btw!). This Lav Orp is so darn friendly, already trained her to come when I call her name "Hermione" or tap my finger she comes straight to me. Hate to find out I got another rooster.
Then there is the 'Blue Orpington" I thought I got with her. Now the Blue is bigger then the Lav Orp. So it has me questioning "Penelope's" breed. You can see what appears to be copper bleeding through her neck feathers. Do you suppose she's a Blue Copper Maran without leg feathers?
Then there is the 'Blue Orpington" I thought I got with her. Now the Blue is bigger then the Lav Orp. So it has me questioning "Penelope's" breed. You can see what appears to be copper bleeding through her neck feathers. Do you suppose she's a Blue Copper Maran without leg feathers?
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