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I have 9 Belgian Bearded D’anvers with a momma hen that are now just over 4 weeks old. It may be a tad too early to tell, but the genders seem to be emerging. I know (99.99%) that these first three are cockerels, but the rest are confusing me. None of them have any waddle development, and there...

Hello! Let me first say that I believe this is the best place to ask this, but not 100% sure. Anyways: I am trying to find the best breed(s) That do well in an almost feral setting in northern climates. This may seem weird, but I kinda want to experiment with an open coop that I hope they roost...

Thank you! I learn more every day :)

Another question: So if the columbian trait is incompletely dominant, how does it affect the bird if only one columbian allele is present? Leakage through the neck feathers?

Thank you so much! Time to learn some more!

Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I’m a chicken genetics noobie :idunno So in this breed, quail is a combination of 3 diffferent genes? What would happen if say I cross a quail with a solid black?

I would love it if it is! Trying to decide on a rooster to keep and if it is recessive it would make my decision a ton easier.

This is wild! If the eggs are ONLY from the Jersey giants as described, having muffs wouldn’t be possible, as they are dominant. Something is definitely not adding up here.

I am raising Belgian Bearded D’anvers and am unsure if the quail coloration is autosomal dominant or recessive, or sex linked. Can anybody help me out!? Thanks in advance!

I will definitely post more as the check develops. After some research, my best guess is splash quail.

Hello! I have a broody Cochin bantam with 9 Barbu d’Anver chicks that are now 3 weeks old. What color variety is this chick? I can’t seem to find any info online. It is growing buff colored breast feathers, and has a splash coloration on its body (a few darker feathers in its wings and back).

Thanks for the advice. Last night I let them out at 8:00 p.m and stayed out with them until they roosted. There are no chain link or wooden fences since this is a very rural area. There is a barbed wire fence near but the chicks just walk under or jump over it (I am friends with the neighbor so...

Thank you for the advice!

Hello! My flock of 30 (gave 4 away) is 6 weeks old tomorrow. They have been in the coop since week 2 (w/ a heat lamp). They have been roosting up on the perches for about 1 1/2 - 2 weeks. As soon as their run is closed off at about 8:45 they quickly perch. It usually takes an hour to get settled...

Definitely an Egyptian Fayoumis.

Hello! My "Easter Egger" I received from McMurray looks odd. I almost see a sort of crele pattern coming in. Is she in fact an Easter Egger? Does anybody have an estimate of her adult coloration? Thanks for reading and/or responding?

Egyptian Fayoumis are rare, but they are not APA recognized unfortunately (I wish they were!). Most people seem to get them as free rare chicks. I wouldn't be surprised if Lakenvelder meat caught on. They are shaped just like a game bird and are delicious (and have blue legs)

The chicks are 4 weeks old today! No fatalities yet. They are developing very well! Easter Egger "Iris" Lakenvelder "Ptarmigan" Unnamed Egyptian Fayoumis Also, here are some pictures from a week ago:

I'm not very educated on the subject, but I do know that lineage is not of importance in showing chickens, as long as they follow the breed standard.

I doubt my Lakenvelders are near show quality, but they are a great breed. Super agile and intelligent. Good flyers too.