I have a 8 month old white leghorn that lays daily and never had a problem laying eggs until today. She had laid what appeared to be a normal size egg, but she was not acting like her normal self. She was in the corner, head down, pale comb and had a large dark red/purple slightly bloody...
Thanks for all your help. I was so hoping my eyes had deceived me and someone would tell me this was a manly hen. sighhhh.......Unfortunately, I will not be able to keep this handsome boy. Roosters are not allowed where I live.
This is going to just break my 5 year old daughter's...
Our beloved "Kissy" seems to be looking more and more like a roo to me. Yet, it seems like the BR can fool the untrained eye. (meaning me) All help is appreciated.
Kissy at 2 weeks
Kissy at 4 weeks
Kissy at 6 weeks
Yet another one at 6 weeks
Hi everyone. I just purchased my very first chicks. Being a novice, I went to a place that sexes out their chicks. I thought I got 3 hens, but wonder if there is a rooster in the batch. I have one white leghorn, one buff orpington, and one barred rock. As I researched these breeds for...