We have a week old mixed flock in the brooder and I've noticed when they settle down to sleep they seem to pair off in twos by breed. We picked them up at the hatchery when they were 1 day old and we've noticed this since the first evening. Is this common that they recognize their own breed? We...
They've grown so much in their first four days, it's unbelievable.
Black Australorps
Barred Rocks
Buff Brahmas
Buff Orpingtons
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Buff Orpingtons, the one in the front is the mean one
I love this little Golden Comet, she has loads of personality
Golden Comets ^
I was only...
You all laugh but that has been my fear, that "she" is a "he" in which case he will be leaving too. I have a straight run of Blue Splash and Blue Partridge Brahmas arriving in about a week and the cockerels that get to stay will be from that group!
She seemed to be a little better behaved this evening. She gave a pretty good tug on one of the Buff Brahma gals who in turn thumped her little butt to the matt. Let's hope that did the trick. If not, she will be "leaving"
We picked up our chicks Sunday and for the most part they've been really easy. Quiet, eating well, drinking well, sleeping and playing. Growth appears normal with flight feathers starting to pop out..all is well except for one little Buff Orpington chick that loves to run around and yank at the...
Thank You so much. When I typed "Lavender Brahma" into google search the very picture I posted popped up along with several others.
Anyone have them that share what they are like to own? Temperament etc........
Hi everyone,
I saw chickens like the ones pictured at our county fair but there was no breed tag on the cage. I had to dig for a long time to find a picture on the internet and it didn't identify them either. Can anyone tell me what they are? I'm in love!!
Thanks in advance for your help.