I started saving the 1-2 eggs a day I have been getting from my girls, since one of my roosters was killed by a raccoon (Still have 2 other boys but I really wanted babies from him). So I guess I'll join in! It's supposed to be above freezing for the next week so it's great weather to gather...
This is a color I have been trying to work with for years, but have had numerous set backs. Key breeding stock would get sick, or die in freak accident, or never breed, etc. Always something. Here are pictures of a few I have had through the years. I am working on them again and should be able...
I just wanted ONE pet chicken... ONE.... lol... we lived with my inlaws and when he found out that I wanted a chicken, and had for several years, he suggested I find a breeder nearby. He had built a pen out back for his pheasants (supposedly, as he didn't have any and did not get any for a few...
Not all Silkies are born with big puffs on their heads, but I do see a little bit of a crest there. I can't see it's feet very well but they appear to be feathered and dark. Silkies also come in all sorts of colors and many do look like this when they hatch. I would say that it probably is a...
It's a grey. It may or may not actually end up looking that way as it matures though. Some chicks like this end up black (or mostly black with silver in the hackles). :)
Thanks. He was a fav for sure. Even as a chick he stood out as a nice bird. Sweetie too.
This is my current roo, Stetson. He's actually a Blue Wheaten. His tail is not shredded enough, and his comb is a little light, but since he's only like 5th generation back from a Faverolle, I think he...