Actually SHE remained a mystery... feed store hatchery mutt mishap sold as a wyandotte. Her personality was similar to a wyandotte, but that was about it. Way too petite and slender to be a wyandotte mix even. I bred her to my very handsome BLR Wyandotte and her (now grown) baby looks just like...
I agree! He is ALL BOY!!! Luckily we are able to keep roosters where we live. He will be our first and we are crossing our fingers that he will be a sweet one--if that is at all possible. Any tips for raising a nice rooster? Or is it just the luck of the draw?
I am new to wyandottes and have a couple questions regarding my 2 blue laced red 5-week-old chicks...
I ended up with a splash and a black. The black one has blue tips on a lot of her feathers. Is there hope that she will have some blue lacing after all?
Also I want to see what you guys...
Yesterday I took a pitchfork and turned over a large area of the dirt in our chicken run. A mass earthworm feast ensued, followed by a dust bathing frenzy--all seven girls bathing at once. The chickens were having the time of their lives and we were entertained for hours.
We also started a...