Hi, I bought two pairs of Cochin bantams on Sunday. It was dark on arrival and visually they looked fine. However yesterday I noticed one of the hens eye is swollen and looks watery at times. I've searched previous threads but haven't seen a definite answer. What could this be? If I need...
The amount of changes since I posted this thread is astonishing. Original pictures were posted May 16th. These were taken this evening almost 3 weeks later. The cockerel is my ultimate favorite.
The pullets have definitely changed a little in the 3 weeks we've had them. It will be fun to play with the colors. If I can find more pullets that look like the cockerel that would be perfect. This is a picture from May 1st. Actually I think all 4 changed a bit.
I believe he said the cockerel wasn't related but he only showed me 1 set of Cochins Bantams and all chicks were the same age. I'd say there is a decent chance they could be half siblings. The rooster looked similar to the cockerel and the pullets look similar to the hens I seen.
Hi, I bought 4 Cochin Bantams about 3 weeks ago. The pullets have begun changing colors a bit. They are now roughly 8 weeks old. Do they look like Calico to you? I now feel the pull to invest in more Cochins because they are soooo friendly with my 2 year old daughter. While my LG fowl chickens...
I have 3, 12 week old silkies. 2 are dark blues and 1 is a paint. What's your thoughts on genders? I'm having a hard time deciding. They are from good quality stock not hatchery.
Hi, I have an 8 week old Easter Egger chick. I'm starting to wonder if its a cockerel. Most of the chicks have pea combs, however this one is a straight comb and it's turning pink. His/her wattles are turning pink/red also. Any guesses as to pullet or cockerel?
Hi, I'm having the hardest time deciding if I think the Germinal Disk looks like a bulls eye or if I'm seeing things. 🤦♀️ In certain light they look fertilized, while other light looks like a regular unfertilized egg's Germinal Disk. What do you see?