I have a broody on some eggs, we are on day 19. She got off for a moment, and I sneaked a few eggs to candle. One of the eggs was completely dark, no air sack at all. What does that mean?
Anyone have some bantams they would part with. I am looking to buy some bantam hens. Hoping to find some within 30miles of me - I live in American Fork. Would prefer them to be laying or close to laying, but not over 18mo. Not to picky on breeds, but I on not wanting any Old English or...
GotChicken? :
I'm guessing all but the Polish are Roos, though number 3 is a maybe. The red/pink color of the combs, as well as showing wattles at that age, are pretty good indicators.
Just my luck
My bantams are 5 weeks. I am not sure about a few of them. I would love to read your comments.
Here is my white cochin
Here is my blue cochin that I am sure is a roo. I give him just as a compairison
Light Brahma
Mille Fluer
This is a porcelain D'uclle that is a week older...
It looks like you have 4 cochins: a buff, a white, a partridge, and a blue/splash(this one could also be a porcelain D'uccle if it has muffs)
The chick in the fourth picture is a Mille Fleur D'uccle.
The one with out feathered feet looks like a Old English.
I feel very confident about all of...
chickensducks&agoose :
They ship on Mondays, and in order to get the chicks the 10th, they will be shipping tomorrow. I called and left a message, I just hope they get it... I've heard of people here who got their ship dates changed, and didn't even know it until the PO calls... Anyway, I am...
If you are looking for friendly chickens, I would not go with the leghorns. Mine was so mean. I hand raised her from a chick. Gave her lots of treats and attention, but she grew up to be the nastiest hen. I had to watch my back. If I bent down to change the feed or water, she would attack...