Hi all! I'm new to BYC and thought I would introduce myself to the closest thing to a local area group I can find. I'm in the Santa Cruz area, and we can skip ahead of the "is Santa Cruz Northern or Central CA?" bit because I'm originally from SF but recently from Venice. I *am* California! :D...
I have an Ameraucana (let's just call her an EE) chick whose sex I am (respectfully) questioning. She's about seven weeks, has been slower to feather than her 'sister' chicks and popped out a comb - and an attitude - this weekend.
Is she Willow... or William?
For reference, this is her...
These boards have been a lifesaver the last couple weeks - since I picked up my new chicks, and had a lot of questions - so I thought I'd finally introduce myself!
I am returning to chicken ownership after a couple decades hiatus. I had cochins in high school but haven't had the time/space to...