Hi everyone. I started with BLRW's a couple years ago and while I hatched some last year, this year I really dove in. I was able to get a pair from Foley (black hen/splash roo) and kept them separate from my other breeding pen. Both have very nice yellow legs, but out of their offspring (all...
I am not sure if it was the girl that was with him. My friend said there were 4 black pullets left and she picked the nicest two. Both look to have nice yellow legs. It is pretty dreary out so I tucked them in quickly and went back inside so didn't have as much of a chance to inspect as I would...
I am so excited! My friend was at a big poultry show over the weekend and asked if I needed anything. I mentioned I would be interested in some nice BLRW's. So she calls me and Foley was there with some birds! There weren't any blues but I got 2 black pullets that are very nice and a splash...
This is the hen I am thinking is light blue...not splash. The other hen is going through a molt right now so I didn't get any pics but I am pretty sure she is splash.
Same hen...
Splash rooster, looking a little rough as he and the turkeys have been getting into spats lately.
Same...
Wow, what an informative thread with tons of info. I have been trying to read through a bunch and have learned a lot. I got my first BLRW's from a poultry swap last year. I though they were gorgeous and the breeder seemed to have some really nice birds (although I was just looking for attractive...