High everyone. My granddaughter got these two from Atwood’s as chicks. She is wanting to show them in a small local show but I don’t know what breed they are. Also thinking the darker one may be a roo. Any ideas?
Thanks Manda. Appreciate the info. After looking at the picture of your australorp at the same age I am feeling better about what I have. Again, thanks for your help.
I recently got some newly hatched chicks from an elderly gentleman who has been raising chickens mostly for himself on a small scale locally for as long as i can remember. He has mostly black breeds, namely australorps, minorcas, and jersey giants. I had asked about getting chicks and told him i...
I am building a coop in my backyard. my problem is that space is limited. There is an existing concrete pad which is where I plan to put the coop. I am going to make a fairly large run but most of that will still be on the concrete pad. They will have an area within the run that is approximately...
Just found this thread earlier tonight and read through all the postings. This has been a most amazing journey to follow. Wishing you the best of luck from Oklahoma. Will continue to listen in.
Thanks Lindsay B. As I stated to goldfinches, I had suspicions the one might be a roo. On the other two, I never even thought of Andalusian. I will admit to you guys, this is my first try at chickens so my knowledge is very limited. Thanks again to both of you for your input.
I got 15 pullets from a local feed store. They came from Mcmurry hatchery and were supposed to be from their brown egg layer assortment. I am pretty sure I know the breeds of all the others but do not know these 4. Anybody have any ideas? All these birds should be three weeks old. The two birds...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Brand new to chickens. I am actually on my second set of chicks this year. I received an order o 10 road island reds from Randall Burkey approx 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately they came in the mail during the worst snow storm we...