Had a broody hen and she hatched this sweet girl ( I think it’s a girl). We named her snow White. Cross between a Silkie and buff Orpington. She is about 11 weeks old. The darker Grey I’m pretty sure is a boy and he is a cross between a Silkie and black australorp. And then we have a light grey...
She was a surprise chick and the only one I don’t know of breed. Pinkish legs and white/cream underbelly. I know there are few chickens that have the chipmunk look. Any guesses?
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So I recently purchased two Silkie babies. I know they are hard to sex until older, but my one stands up right more. I read that it usually means male. Is it still too early to tell? They are only a week old come Saturday. They are very active and chatty though, more than my past chicks...
Anyone who has owned any of these breeds listed, how is their personality? I know each chicken is different but I was just wondering overall.
1. Blue/Black/Splash Orphington
2. Cream Legbar
3. Olive Egger
Also, how did everyone introduce chickens to their OG (original) flock?
I posted yesterday about my mama hen picking on just 1 of her 4 baby chicks. They are about 4.5 weeks old. I was told she already weaned that one early for some reason. The other 3 can still stick with her with no problem. When this one baby comes near the other babies or her she really attacks...
So I ordered all females and I noticed this on Wendy Darling today. I’m guessing she/he is a silver laced Wyandotte (she was a “surprise” pick when ordered online). Is she a he? Two weeks old.
Well the weather here is not that pleasant and it’s been a chilly week. My hens loved the warmer weather last week and are prolly wondering what is happening.
This is my second year owning chickens and I love them! So far Buff Orphingtons are my favorite!
I have all hens and no roosters. Was...
Last Tuesday I was able to successfully place 4 baby chicks under my 3 week broody hen. She took to them so perfectly. This was the first time I’ve done this so I was super happy! The mama hen is a silver Wyandotte name Mary Poppins. She is very protective over her babies (and was very sassy...