Recent content by GrammiChelle

I'd like to introduce to you Hank Wllieggs, Sr. He was my Mystery Chick this June from Murray MacMurray Hatchery. So he's about 18 weeks old now, but this pic was taken a couple of weeks ago. I'm thrilled to have him. He's crowing already and it's the cutest little crow ever!! I'm liking this...

I asked off for Nov. 20 here so I should be able to go to Canton, TX for a rabbit show. I'll be sure to bring some birds with me if you can for sure meet me. I'd hate to have a bunch of birds in the car and stressing for nothing. For right now, I'm certain to have a splash pullet a black...

1. Unfortunately, a breeder is the best possible resource to getting good quality birds. It's unfortunate because you're kind of secluded from the rest of the breeding community. 2. I honestly would not consider a hatchery. The birds, even though pretty, are usually undersized and lack in...

Hello, I live in Southwest Texas, in a Border town called Eagle Pass. Pictured above is my Blue Langshan rooster, Razzle. I know he's not good quality. Please feel free to offer critique on him. I just started keeping chickens in 2014, but I have fallen in love with the Langshan breed and...

I'm 99.99999999% sure I've got an over abundance of cockerels on my hands. But I'm praying I'm wrong because it means that out of 15 straight run Feather Footed Fances, I only got 4 pullets. 11 cockerels seems like more than my fair share. Lol They're about 15-16 weeks now and all but one acts...

I think pullet. My now 14 week old cockerel was much redder around the face at that age, plus the white and black bars seem to have the pullet pattern. I'm no expert though, as my only Dominique is Hank.

Hank learned to cri this week! 14 weeks old. Cutest Crow I've ever heard!

this is my second year keeping chickens. My first time having Cochins. My chicks are 14 weeks old now and I'm very afraid I got a bunch of cockerels on my hands. I ordered straight run but it sure looks like I'd best not make any bets any time soon. I have two Blue Splash, one of which I'm...

this is my second year keeping chickens. My first time having Cochins. My chicks are 14 weeks old now and I'm very afraid I got a bunch of cockerels on my hands. I ordered straight run but it sure looks like I'd best not make any bets any time soon. I have two Blue Splash, one of which I'm...

Thanks! I had that thought it was a cockerel to start with, and called it Hank for a month, then had my doubts, but never really was sure. I see the saddle feathers for sure now that it was pointed out. He's a very pretty little boy! So, Here's to Hank!! ThAsks for the help!!!!

This is my Dominique. I got it as a Mystery Chick from MurrayMcMurray Hatchery. I'm very pleased with my 20 chicks I ordered from them, btw. This one is 14 Weeks old now. And I'm still not sure of the sex. I believe it is a hen but the other evening I saw her having what looked like a cockfight...

I am a relative newbie to chicken keeping. I have a flock of 15 month old birds. My first flock. They are 6 Rhode Island Red hens and a Blue Langshan rooster. I have them in my big coop and they free range in my totally fenced in yard most of the afternoon. He is a good rooster, takes good...

This is second year with chickens. My first flock was purchased at a feed store, where happened to find some Langshans. I really wasn't at all nowledgeable about chicken breeds, but I loved the feathery feet!! So this year, I ordered my hips from a hatchery. I live inSouthwest Texas, where some...

Thanks so much for the advice. I'm getting first shipment in a couple of weeks. My first flock was purchased from the feed store, but this time I wanted certain breeds at a certain time. This advice should help me a lot!!

I have 6 red hens. All of them come running when I bring out treats and eat from my hand, but one sweet, funny looking girl, is very friendly. She tries really hard to get in the house and follows me in at least once a week. She has a floppy comb that gives her a comical look and her name is...