This individual is 14 1/2 weeks. The comb grew in fast but hasn't gotten any larger in 5-6 weeks. Also this birds comb is tiny compared to its brother.
I bought two pullets from a gentleman that were supposed to be black aussies. now that they are getting old and their combs are starting to come in, i'm starting to notice black speckles on their combs. I've always questioned these birds because they are quite a bit smaller than the black...
I have an amazing 18 month old Buff Orpington roo. The guy is nice, never messes with my kiddos (had issues with that in the past with some Barred Rock roos) and takes great care of his girls. In the brood box I have a 6 week old young cockerel with four 6-7 week old pullets, they are all...
I have had several aggressive roos in the past (especially to kids) and heard that the Jersey Giant roos are rarely aggressive and the breed is an absolute joy. Anyone have much experience with these guys? I have little kids but my flock needs a roo because they free range. Thanks.
Is this hen an Americana? She has the beard and ear muffs, just started laying yesterday. She lays a cream colored egg. She was a rescue hen, quarantined by my vet friend for a month and then over a few weeks time I acclimated her to my girls and roo. I'm a Barred Rock guy, that's all I...
I have a hen, of her sisters she is the first to start laying and just layed her second egg. After dark all the ladies are in the hen house on the tall roost, last night she stayed outside on the outside roost after laying her second egg. Why is this? First time for me to ever see one of...