Great info, thanks. I knew they ended up with different colored plumage, just thought the male was taking a while getting there. Did not know about the black chest, that would have been a dead giveaway a while ago! Should have done more research on sexing these when I got them! Welsummer...
Got two welsummer chicks in Feb 2017, requested one pullet and one rooster. As they grow (20 weeks now) they look nearly identical. By now, I assume it should be obvious, but I am no expert. I believe I might have two hens, please confirm or deny.
Nearly the same size comb (one very slightly...
I just want to say thank you for making this and other threads including such awesome pictures. (and to the experts to lend their advice) Im trying to sex my 8 week old brahmas now and this thread was very helpful.
Thanks.
wow.. you are quick! Thanks... either of you want him?! lol... prob too far from CT, huh?
any experience with roos with this type of personality? Will he even be able to protect my flock? Will he mature and actually gain a back-bone? Any benefits to keeping him other than fertilized eggs that...
Been stalking this thread for a while. So appreciative of all the pictures and advice from all the experts. As for my question:
Farty Marty or Batty Betty???? 7 week old EE. Specifically chosen (out of 5 other sexed EE pullets from hatchery) because he had an even coloring and no...
I need some expert advice. I went to a local feed store and they didn't have the conventional unmedicated chick feed I usually buy at TSC/agway. Instead the guy working there said the bag in the picture below was the same. And I bought it after he assured me it was ok for chicks. Now I'm...
yes i see your picture now. love the side by side comparison! (or obvious non-comparison, in your case!) glad you ended up with one of each anyway. its so surprising how many people say their feed stores have mislabeled or made some big mistakes with chicks (mixing them up or even not putting...
ha! i was confused too! thats why i asked. and yes i plan to post a few pics for the breed experts on the other forum (they are so busy over there, didn't want to add to the craziness until they grew for a few more weeks )
@ladynewtochicks do/did your little ones look like this:
I...
what a good looking crew! i have a question... do your black australorps have muffs/cheeks? the reason i ask is i got a "mystery chick" meyer's meal maker and everything about it says it's a black australorp EXCEPT it has little fuzzy cheeks like an EE. Of course I've been searching pictures...
thank you for posting this whole thread, with updates and pictures. I have 5 BOs and am scrutinizing their various feather patterns because they are coming in differently. (just what you had, different tail feathers, some pointing up some down, some sharp feathers and some fuzzy just like...
Stalking... uh I mean... reading this older thread today to look for any tips/tricks I missed. Love your seabright's attitude.. ha. I have a question about something you mentioned. What do you mean by "handling training technique"? I tried a search of this thread (although have read most of...
my thoughts exactly.
some people work hard to get a "natural variation" in colors for their egg collections. So now when we sell eggs at the farmer's market, some will be labeled, "naturally colored eggs" and "artificially colored". Hmmm