Picked up 4 new chicks this spring, and this one was sold as a Delaware pullet. Seems wrong to me, so I'm turning to the experts. Also, what's up with the extra toe? Is this normal for whatever breed this is? He or she is exactly 2 months old. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for all the replies and great pics. Definitely looks like the concensus is no! Guess the deer found something better this winter than my plants and yard.
I live out in the country and I've had several deer over the yrs in my yard every year. Especially during winter when they eat all my foundation plants. Over the years, deer are in my yard nearly every day and night. This is the first season I've had chickens, and I haven't seen a single deer...
I was told this was a white Ameraucana pullet from the person I bought it from. Is this true, or is it a EE? She is 8 weeks old and has the slate legs and puffy cheeks. Anything else to look for? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for everyones reponses. So, I was told when I bought this 2 weeks ago that it was a Barred Rock pullet. Now it looks like it's neither. Here's a closer look at the comb if that helps. Am I correct in assuming Barred Rocks have yellow legs and Dominques have gray? This is still very...
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Just wondering if I have a roo or pullet. It's around 7-8 weeks old here. The comb is much more prominent than my other RIR's at the same age, but maybe that's just the way a pullet is for this breed? Speaking of breed, I am assuming this is a Barred Rock, but am wondering why mine...
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I'm a newbie from just west of Richmond, VA and have learned so much from reading these forums! I wanted to sign up and say thanks to everyone. I'm 98% finished with my coop and run and will post pics soon. Thanks again to all the great info everyone provides!
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