wondering if the dotted head on this chick is still true of being female or if mixing breeds disqualifies the dot. Silkie dad, barred rock mom. Other chicks hatched with this one are full frizzle silkie and silkie/bantam cochin so their size difference is throwing the barred rock mix. Thank you...
Was sold these two silkies with 90% certainty they were female. The white one is last in pecking order, so I assumed that explained why it was less round than it’s sibling. Sent photos to breeder and was told she is show quality because of her large walnut comb. Please help!!
I purchased three chicks from a feed store early spring. A blue laced Cochin, a Plymouth barred rock and a cuckoo maran. I’m pretty confident the “barred rock” is actually a cuckoo maran and the “cuckoo” is a black sex link. Impulse at the feed store got the best of me and now I live with the...
First time raising ducklings. I’m interested to see if anyone knows what breeds or mixes they are. Photos are during a swim to showcase their coloring. One has more of a blue brown bill and skin. Largest is entirely yellow. Other two have brown markings but yellow bills. Just curious as to what...
I have three backyard hens, two barred rocks and an Orpington. The Orpington and one of my rocks are laying champs. The third bird had always been flighty, easily spooked, and slow maturing. They're 5 months old, her comb and wattles are noticeably smaller than her laying sister. A week or two...
Have three "hens". Purchased from feed store as pullets back in March. Of the two BR's, one has always had a pale comb, the other has always been a red. All of a sudden the red comb has grown SIGNIFICANTLY, along with "her" voice. Haven not caught a crow yet, but works itself up to long whines...