I've heard rumors the Black Copper Maran is going to be recognized by the APA this year. Is this true and if so will I be able to show my birds for the NC state fair? Thanks
Could anyone please give me their opinion as to the color of this Cochin hen? Also could I get an honest critique on her? She is a 1 year old Bantam Cochin. Thank you.
I just got this hen and I'm kind of stumped on her color. Any guesses? She is an adult standard hen and I know nothing about her background. She is not in good feather condition right now from breeding. The pictures do show her true color. What do you think? Also does her quality look good...
Has anyone ever noticed when trying to sex silkie chicks that there is a difference in the way the combs attach to their heads? What I mean is if you take a chick of any age and hold the feathering down and part it away from where the comb joins the top of the head.. on some it joins in a very...
I have a bantam cochin hen that laid her eggs, started sitting and all was going fine. They were due to start hatching yesterday which they did. But here is where the trouble is..about 2 weeks into sitting one of my other hens starts sitting in the same nest with her. A few days ago I see that...
My bantam cochins are hatching their first chicks today!! And guess what...? THEY ARE ALL PULLETS!!!We have 3 out so far and moved to the brooder with more coming along. I am so excited!! I wish I could post pictures but still to new to forum to post pictures yet. Yipee!!Oh..and the pullet...
Hi everyone!! My name is Penny. I am loving this forum! My husband Duke and I reside near Henderson, North Carolina. We have 3 chihuahuas, 1 Cane Corso and way too many chickens..lol. I mainly have Giant Cochins, Bantam Cochins and Silkies. If you noticed I said mainly..lol..my husband actually...