Recent content by Chickaddict44

Hi...not bantams however one is quite small. Sounds like you have a lovely project going.

Thank you! That makes sense.

Hello..it’s been awhile since I’ve posted here and I’ve come here for your educated thoughts. I hatched 11 silver laced chocolate Orpingtons that are still in the project stages from a breeder. Out of 11, three of them are white. I’ve attached pics. The breeder has told me that she’s only...

Here are my two buff orpington x speckled sussex. One cockerel and one hen.

I have many turkey vultures in the area. I'm sure they're attracted by our rat kills. They circle our farm a lot and have never had an issue. We have bantams and mums with chicks free ranging without issue.

Thank you. I'm not sure actually. He's produced some gorgeous chicks. Not only good looking but incredibly respectful towards humans.

I saw the parents. Ameraucana rooster with Wheaten Marans and BCM hens. His tail is "stubby" because he is moulting at the moment. He actually has one left now. Unless the breeder was lying to me....she sold them as OE

My handsome OE rooster named Blue Steele.

Nibby was the sweetest hen. Sadly she passed away a few weeks ago.

Nibby was a hen but sadly she passed away

It has been a lot warmer but today was 23 degrees celsius or around mid 70's F. The coop is very ventilated...it's a 10 x12 shed type with two windows and a man door that is propped open daily. She is only 6 months old so didn't really consider going broody. Cream Legbar is a new breed to me so...

Anyone?

How's your little pullet doing?

I have a 6 month old cream legbar that has been laying for about 4 weeks. The pullets are on free range layer feed, free choice oyster shell and treats of(not always daily and not all at the same time) meal worms, watermelon, cantaloupe, scrambled eggs with shells, yogurt, sunflower seeds...

Update on Niblet. She is now 7 weeks old. She's friendly and calm. A nice little chick...and so pretty too. :)