These are 3 of my newest Australorps. They are 11-12wks old. I historically mis-sex them. Hope these pics are good enough to at least get a good educated guess. They’re not like my first two who are basically Madonna; always ready to strike a pose.
Oh no, it never occurred to me to try to put them on their backs. I’m 100% positive they’d stop loving me. 😂 I was holding the camera underneath her. She just falls asleep when I touch her crest. I have a video but it won’t let me post. These are from when she was younger. Thank you! I...
Miss Tina used to perch on my hand or arm while I pet her head and smoothed her crest back. She’d inevitably fall asleep. She’s much bigger now so she’s not perching, but she loves to be cuddled close. When I pet her crest it’s still lights out. Y’all, she’s just taking a nap. My polish are...
I didn’t think about that. Maybe Yuli is the one initiating the cuddle. Lol It’s certainly NOT cold here in Texas right now, so I know that’s not it. It’s actually hot enough I’m surprised either would tolerate the shared body heat.
My Australorp, Maryann, can almost always be found with my Polish, Yuli, under her wing while roosting for the night.
Is Maryann being sweet? Or is she making sure Yuli knows who’s boss? None of my other chickens participate in these behaviors. I think it’s adorable, but if it’s an aggressive...
Well, as I said, I suck at sexing chicks. I showed this same picture to the gentleman I get my chicks from. Apparently, this the only one of the three new chicks I got recently that is a girl! Hahaha Our other too Australorps are Ginger and Maryanne. So I think this one will be Lovey
I’d agree except I have newer chicks and I’m certain one is a boy. Of course I suck at this guessing the sex thing, so who know. He’s the first one to the camera.