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FirstTimeFlock
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Thanks,! I hope you're right! Seems to be the popular vote so far, too!
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I've read that the black chest can indicate a roo, but also read that it is not a sure fire way of sexing EE because they're mutts & unless you know what they were crossed with, or could be a trait of one of the parents. Any thoughts on that?
(Oh & that is the same reason another poster said that it was probably a roo.)
I've heard to them referred to as "mutts" because they're not an APA(?) recognized breed. I'm new to this chicken thing & you obviously know more about them then I do, so I'll take your word on them being landrace chickens, not mutts. I am hoping you're wrong about my EE being a roo, but unfortunately, suspect that you may be right! It's too bad because I don't think I'll be able to keep a roo. I've had him eating out of my hand so could possibly be a nice roo, but we're renting & may need to move back in city limits where there are no roosters allowed. I also only have 6 chickens (possible roo included) so not enough hens to keep him busy. (I've heard they recommend 8 hens for every 1 rooster.)
Yes, I did realize that they're not just a mix of anything. My understanding (which could very well be wrong) is that they are a mix of a chicken who lays blue eggs (Cream Legbars, Araucanas or Ameraucanas) with another breed. Like I said, not sure how accurate that is our if they are only mixed with certain other breeds. I believe that when mixed with Marans, for example, that they are Olive Eggers.