I got rid of my chickens two years ago and my coop has set empty since. I’m getting it ready for chicks and just found this (frass??)when I took the ceiling panel down. What would cause this? The old hens were part of a massive flea problem which is why they had to go in the first place. I never...
That’s quite interesting to consider! I agree, there is a lot of gold, almost red, either side of the silver and on the breast. It’s not regular enough to be stripes so maybe that’s the splash.
I look forward to watching how this chick develops.
Thanks!!
Hi! How is your mystery chick feathering in? I have my own mystery chicks that I think are Americana/EE. Id love to see possible grown feathering, if you have photos.
Is this called lavender or blue or silver? Any way, I’m insatiably curious what this chick might look like when grown. Does anyone with a similar bird have photos of the grown pullet? I believe she is Americana, from Mt Healthy Hatchery.
🤣 That’s how 98% of my chick purchases happen…spur of the moment. I’m glad mine are on the way because after those pics 👆🏼 I almost need to go get some tomorrow.
That is VERY good to know! I ordered from Mt Healthy this year for several reasons but I’ll go back to Wilco next year, I think. I haven’t had problems with any birds from them besides production breeds, which I think is inherent with those birds. Thank you!
When I called Kelso last month they told me (I hope I remember accurately!) they use Hoover and McMurray and at least one more in Oregon. I think the Battle Ground Wilco is similar but not exact.
I’m in your same boat, trying to find adequate space for de-roosting activities and it’s been a while since you posted but thought I’d share…
I had a Barred Rock and an Orpington who always jumped down from the roost, about 2.5 feet. Most others used the ramp despite it being awkward. Both hens...
It may have been said, but making a couple alterations to your coop could help. You might be able to raise the entire coop up and create another enclosed level below with adequate ventilation as needed.
As for material, it’s almost barn cleaning weather. People will start posting materials...
For what it’s worth, one of my hens (a salmon Faverolle) layed pink eggs and as a pullet her eggs had heavy white speckles like that. As she aged the speckles became fewer, but her eggs always had speckles.
It may have been mentioned, but if you put a poop board on the floor and your roosts some distance above it, the poop will not always fall straight down and you may end up with poop outside the collection tray.
Bahaha! By the title I thought this was a way to introduce new breeds to myself, intended to help BYC’ers have fun and still maintain healthy chicken acquisition rates and flock sizes.
Great article, though!
Bought these at WilCo on April 20 and I *think* they were 4-5 days old but for the first several weeks they were noticeably bigger and older acting than the other chicks, despite being the only bantams.
At any rate, I think they are around 8 weeks old.
One definitely acted like a rooster In...
I know next to nothing about either breed but was curious. I‘ve had several Wyandottes of most colors tho and that’s a strange mix. I agree-she’s beautiful. They both are!