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They are so cute, Ambrosia. Your lighter "golden laced wyandottes" seem even lighter than mine.
As much as I adore my chickens, I have come to the conclusion that they are pooping machines, so I'm not surprised they messed up their photo shoot.
I have very sad news. My dh was trying to do chick physical therapy for me this morning so I could sleep in. He found that her leg had stiffened up to where he couldn't get her leg to bend the way it was supposed to. She also couldn't stand up at all. As he watched, he also saw that the other chickens were really starting to peck at her and pick on her. He was carrying her around to keep her away from them, and she actually seemed to be relieved that she was out of the tank and off her feet. He knew I'd been toying with the idea of euthanizing her, and after spending some time with her this morning, strongly felt this was the most humane thing for her. He woke me up and told me his thoughts, and we culled her together. I'm really sad, but I really do think it was the kindest thing for her.
The pale ones are actually not lacing at all, more like barred...? I'm a little confused at this, but I am a newbie, so I am hoping some lacing shows up soon
I'm so sorry to hear about Hulksmash...
He looks like a little bantam in comparison! He isn't getting picked on, but when the rest of the chicks pile into a corner (to get away from me when I clean) he ends up at the bottom of the pile. So, I am a little worried that he will get smashed and I will find him expired one morning when I look in on them....