Recent content by jbadams66

Have a 7 wo EE names Nellie Oleson. What’s everyone’s opinion for roo vs hen. Will we have a name change?

I know easter eggers are hard to tell this young but thought I would put it up here. I have my guesses based on looks and how they act but wanted to get other opinions.

Noticed this on one of my chicks this morning. Has a little blood on it but not much. What could cause this? Going to treat it but want to try and prevent future issues.

Noticed that one of our EEs is missing feathers on her neck. It wasn’t like this last night so happened this morning. Is this a wound or normal molting? Also, do I need to do anything other than keep an eye on it? The chicks are just out for the day. Their brooder is in my shop so it...

Whites possibly Cornish cross? Sorry but you didn’t get barred rocks

Not sure what you have but I believe barred rock and jersey giants chicks are both mostly black.

We got our first chicks a month ago but had been planning it since January. Had a friend give us a free TSC coop that needed some work. Got it fixed up with plans for getting 2-3 laying hens but plans changed. We got chicks instead and went from the planned 2-3 to 4 barred rocks, 6 easter...

I know it’s early but I think I have a roo. First and third pictures are what I think is the roo and the second picture is one I think is a pullet and looks like the other three barred rocks.