Neither one of those are buff Orpingtons, if thats what BO stands for. The bottom chick is probably a bantam cochin--most likely white. The other looks to have very dark skin. If it has black skin and feathered legs it is a buff silkie.No help on the sex as they are too young...need to wait for...
Hi all. Looking to add some Doms to my homestead flock. Just wondering how Dom roos are? Are they gentle on their girls? I dont want any bald backs...Thanks for the info :)
This is my best guess:
Pullets- Cochi, Amber, Edd, Mimi, Chamma (unless he/she is younger than the others, then may be a cockerel based on shape and color of comb)
Cockerels- Jozi, Roos, Diana, Radia, Firoza
Unsure, but leaning towards cockerel- Mickerel
As far as breed goes, I really dont...
I would like to feed my hens sprouted grains, but I don't think that is a complete diet? What else would I need to feed a small laying flock of 12 hens? Thank you chicken gurus :)
Thank you for your reply. I will have Australorps, Wyandottes and Orpingtons. Probably will not be raising chicks, and egg color doesn't matter too much. I had a Wyandotte rooster that was huge and not at all a gentlemen to his girls, I just want to avoid that. I have not heard good things about...
Gosh I hope I am posting this in the right place...so sorry if not....just wondering if anyone has opinions regarding the nature of cochin roosters vs. marans. I am trying to pick a rooster for my mix flock and those two are at the top of my list. I have little ones about so no naughty roosters...
Hi all. I am a ranch wife and mom and long time chicken fan. I showed Old English game bantams and cochins in 4-h for many years. I had a wonderful egg laying flock too, but hadto rehome them when we moved to a different ranch that was not chicken friendly. Anyway I am looking to build up a...