I purchases at a local feed store 4 weeks ago as pullets.
Wondering if anyone with experience with this breed has any ideas.
Bird 1 on left Bird 2 on right
Bird 1 in front Bird 2 in back
Bird 1 in back Bird 2 in front
Bird 1 on left bird 2 on right
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