I’ve kept chickens for years...my kids and I are trying our hand at selective breeding for the first time this spring. I have 3 different Roos (AMER, BCM and Blue Aus) and want to breed my hens between them. I will have all 3 Roos separated out into different pens and put the hens in with them...
I know EE’s don’t breed true. So what happens when you do breed an EE roo w/ EE hen? My 9 week old EE “pullet” is looking very roo-ish. He is such a sweetheart so I’m thinking about keeping him around for a bit until I can get an Ameraucana roo. Has anyone experimented? I’m curious if the chicks...
This 4 week old “welsummer” has been feathering out VERY dark. I got her from a hatchery and she looked pretty normal as a fluffy chick, but now I’m thinking she has to be mixed with something. Thoughts? The 2nd photo shows a “real” welsummer on the left.
Hey, fellow chicken nuts!
I’ve had chickens off and on since I was a little girl growing up in the suburbs of AZ. My family and I have been living in north ID for a few years and just bought 5 acres last summer.
I’m rebuilding our flock and have lots of different flavors. Eggers, Marans...