Update: well not what I want to be typing right now at all. I woke up this morning to them all passed. I have no idea what happened. The brooder was still very warm. And they were eating and drinking last night until their little crops were full. Im absolutely devastated. I was so excited to see...
Hey everyone! I just got three new chicks 😍 Their dad is a copper Maran and their mom is either a White or lavender Ameraucana! Just looking to see if you guys can tell what I’m dealing with!
*Each headshot means it’s a new chick!
Thanks in advance!
Fingers crossed it’s good news! 😂😅
Hello All!
My rooster, Ringo, is having what I call abnormal poop? He just started last week. Everyone else’s droppings look completely normal. He’s eating and drinking fine, comb is beautiful and red! Except for maybe some frostbite on the tips of his comb (because he refuses to get under the...
My mom got some Lavender Orpington’s. They were sold at 3-4 months old as hens. They are now 6-7 months old. One of them is larger than the rest and I’m starting to think rooster? His/her comb and wattles are the same color as the other hens. And no crowing. But I think I’m seeing saddle...
Hello all! This is Matilda! I’m pretty sure hen but I’m getting ready to find her brothers and sisters homes and I just want to make sure she is a hen before I decide to keep her! Also if hen, is she going to be an olive egger as well? Thanks!
Well there has been a development this morning..Chick B has developed wattles and her comb is starting to turn pinkish?? Oh and her feet are HUGE compared to the other chick
😅😳 I really hope I’m wrong but she might be a he 😭
Well if I wasn’t sure before I am now…D is definitely a cockerel! He and A have been play fighting all day! Chests out and everything 😂
I’ve added recent pictures of A. Comb is starting to redden…
That is so cool! And good to know! Genetics are so cool!
Does the ability to have gold/silver sexed link chicks come from his RIR or SS side? Or does it come from the hens?