These babies are between 13 & 14 weeks now.
Purchased what I was told were BBS Orpingtons from a "breeder", but it became obvious at 3 days old they were NOT, as little feathers started popping up on their legs! Ironically, the only one I'm sure was a Marans (the Cuckoo) was the only one with...
Ok, had planned on starting a thread to document how 1st time broody BO Mama and her adopted 1-3 day old BBS Orpington chicks were doing. Thought it would be fun for future BBS owners to see how they develop and to try and take guesses as to what they would look like and what gender they were...
I have buff orpington hens, but no rooster (on purpose!). Should I decide to add a rooster later (that is not a BO), wondering what others have bred to their buff orpington hens that resulted in offspring they really liked (color, temperament, production, etc). Pictures & description of said...
I was out-of-town last week. My husband took care of the girls & did a great job. :)
We received a lot of rain during that time. They have pellets in their raised coop & it's dirt, grass & some mulch in their covered run.
Ground slopes so run-off occurs & does not bog down their run.
They...
Are these face & beak color changes normal, or am I right to be concerned? Buff Orpington, 10 weeks old today.
She's eating & behaving normally. It's been hot here in Texas Hill Country (94 degrees today).
I greatly appreciate any & all the help I can get, so THANK YOU!