So I have an update. A relative of my wife gave us a subscription to Backyard Poultry Magazine and the had an article about Polynesian breeds. There was a picture with the article of a bird that looks exactly like the one with the hood. It was called a Kirikiri. Has anyone ever had any...
Thanks flockwatcher,
That makes a lot of sense. But the production red in question isn't at the top of the pecking order by a long shot. She is almost last on the totem pole. Does it matter that he/she isn't leader of the pack?
Hi all,
I have an interesting question for all of those who have read up on this topic. Has anybody ever had a dual-sexed chicken? I have looked up cases regarding dual-sexed chickens. Apparently, their egg gets fertilized by 2 sperm and they develop traits of both the male and female sex. I...
I have a cool story about my Australorp Roo. We got him along with 4 other hens he has kind of taken in as his herum. I feed my chickens mealworms as a good treat every now and then and they love them! So, when I feed them to the rooster, his little herum is usually right by his side. Every 2nd...
I got these from my Mexican neighbor. I have no idea what breed they are at all. I'm not even sure they are the same, but look it. Both are hens, but one has a great ornamental feather hood. It is beautiful. Please respond if you have ANY idea. Thanks a bunch.