The top two chicks, they don't look like Welsummers, more like Welsummer crosses or hatchery stock red layers. I know it is several years old but what do they look like now as matured adults?
Most of the old breeders ARE on FB. We have a devoted group of Welsummer folks on there. Look us up if you want to learn more about the breed. BYC isn't what it used to be and I am not on here for a long time due to PETA/HSUS/radical pet groups overtaking some of the forums. We have someone new...
The Wheaton color, Welsummer or Brown Leghorn, depending on the color of their earlobes. The grey chick with no leg featherings, could be an EE or Sapphire Gem or even Olive Egger. The last chick with feathering, as you stated was very small, could be a Silkie.
I have been away, mostly on FB and I stumbled across your post. I was shocked. Shed a few tears.
I know it is belated but hope you are doing well. I am sorry for your loss.
Been missing you and the others.....I have lots to catch up.
Aldi had a similar incident with their ground "beef" LOL!
I think we are the only country that don't eat horses. There IS a business in the SW that sell exotic meats, including zebras and horses.
I don' think the racehorses are the biggest problem. We all know about breeding animals, to...
Boy, I had to read thru the last 20 pages to catch up! Hubby had several job interviews, and got the "thank you" letters from teh employers. He just keep plodding on.
The Rebel flag.......... so much debates on the "state's rights" and "slavery" issues throwing back and forth. How about...