Ok guys, are you certain about Eileen? She stood up and gave a funny half crow this morning and did a little side dance at my main lady while flapping her wings... Can hens pretend to be a rooster when there Isisnt one?
- sad in Napa
Eileen is 6 months old and the most timid of the group... Also the only one not laying... Might she be a he? Some very different cackle but no real crowing. They are yard roamers but I'm not finding any hidden eggs... What do you guys think?
Sorry - that's the one you called a barred Plymouth - wow I had no idea what I had/ have lol - thanks rhodebar!
And yes I think you are right about the buttercup - she has the beautiful raccoon eyes and the walnut comb...
Awesome thank you - Easter egger how funny! She does have beautiful green legs but is quite pushy so I was hoping she wasn't a roo!
Interesting about the Silkie, I still hope she's a girl- is crowing the only way to tell? What should I look in them?
Also what about the black and white one - I...
I've just started my little flock here in napa, CA and I realize how little I really know about taking care of laying hens! I'm hoping someone can help me tell if all my ladies are indeed that - ladies!
I was told the black sex link is definitely a female, but the others ? I'm most worried...