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Oh my goodness! We just called about this program a couple weeks ago! The lady we spoke with said it was no longer funded. My son is an active 4H member and we were looking forward to the opportunity to get show quality eggs for him to show at the fair. I'm so sad to hear that this program is no...

I have covert chickens and need to find a home for the two 14 week old roos (that were supposed to be pullets). Tom Boy is a red star rooster. He's extremely friendly and a shameless beggar. He's the first one to run to me when I walk outside, followed closely by my other roo, Zeus. Zeus is...

Ok, so I ordered 25 pullets from Welp Hatchery. I kept 9 of those, and found a home for the remainder. Of the 9 I kept (and because this is my luck in general) two of them turned out to be roosters. This wouldn't be a problem, but I've got covert chickens, and although they'll only be 14...

Quote: Thanks to you and speckledhen both for taking the time to post pictures!! I see what y'all are saying about the comb. That explains why there's been competition between the two since they were 4 weeks old. I'm south of Houston about an hour... What do you suppose my chances are of...

One final close-up of the comb.

Thanks for all of your help... Any chance you could wager a guess as to what his cross is... because he's beautiful. I'd love to one day have another like him if I have to give him away.

Here's my other EE... Her comb is different... Man this is depressing. Hera is one of my prettiest chickens.

I would give anything to keep him... he's so sweet!! He's always the first one run to me... Even though I've suspected for weeks now, it's still a bummer to have my suspicions validated.

Quote: *sigh* That's what I thought... How long before I have to find my lil' Tom Boy a new home??

Howdy folks. I ordered 26 "pullets" from Welp hatchery. I only kept 9 of the 26. They will be 7 weeks old tomorrow. These are the two I suspect will be crowing before long. The problem is I have covert chickens, and the last thing I need is two roosters giving away my secret!! What's worse...

Any more ideas?? Experts, please chime in!!

does she really look small enough to be a bantam?? If she is, then I really would keep 9!!

any new ideas this morning??

her legs are dark... wellsummer's legs look pinker... though the head markings are similar. here's another close-up