Thanks Chris. I guess I'll just have to wait it out. I have an Australorp regularly laying and two leghorns at point of lay, so I guess I'll just have to make do. :)
Thanks so much for all the info lovemybirds. She's not moulting, it's winter here in Australia, although I live in Queensland and our winters aren't freezing cold. She's not fat and I've checked her for parasites.
Help! I have a 28wk old isa brown. She started laying at 21wks and never missed a day. She's even given me a few double yolkers. In the past fortnight, she has only laid twice. She's missed 12 days and its driving me nuts. I've searched everywhere and there are no eggs hiding. She's healthy...
So, my other half bought two pullets over a month ago. The seller guaranteed they were hens. We have, however, already determined that one is most certainly a rooster. The seller did not reply to our email nor honor her promise made to my partner that we could swap if we had concerns over sex...
Sorry, I will post some more photos shortly. :) I've been told by my other half that the brown one is actually older... Likely 16 weeks, if that makes any difference. The white one is younger and still chirps.
Hello all, I'm typing from Queensland, Australia. We were recently gifted a chicken coop and after finally setting it up, my other half surprised us by getting some chooks. They are approx 12 weeks old. I would love if anyone can advice as to what breed they may be and also if you think they are...