. The dark chick is an EExWyandotte or Barred rock, not sure that time will tell! Buff chick is EExBuff Orpington I think. Broody mama settled herself on quite a mix of eggs!
They really are but the tragedy was my fault. The coop is built strong enough to hold a bear (says husband) but I forgot to shut the barn door and the coop door one time-that's all it took! They were waiting for my mistake.
Two of my banties went broody late in the season as well and I finally caved and let them hatch a few. This is our first experience with hatching chicks with an established flock. Your chicks are currently in with the rest of your flock? Is your mama doing well keeping safe? I have my two...
After using BYC for all sorts of info for the last year I finally took the time to join. We're in northeastern Nevada and are pretty new to the chicken hobby. We started a small flock last summer and lost it to coyotes. Started again in March and now have a small mixed flock including: barred...