Been crazy busy at work so due for an update, lunatic fringes eggs are hatching today all 5 developed as of the last candling a few days ago. Stella, my OE BC1 (Onyx/Langdon) laid her first egg today, a darker green than her mom's. Can't wait for the long weekend!
Because they breed 2 wheatens together (1 blue layer, 1 dark brown) I have a Wheaten Marans Roo and a Splash Wheaten Ameraucana, when I breed them together, I get Blue Wheaten OE's
If she just started her laying, her eggs should darken up through the next couple of weeks, how much is entirely up to her genetics. When will your littles be showing up?
I'll tell you right now, privacy fence is way easier than livestock fence, we did my whole run and chicken yard in 2 weekends, and way cheaper than $6,500, damn!
I absolutely hate it, and I swear no matter what you do it's never straight 🤣 We are gonna use our tax money and have some folks come do it. To many projects coming up this year to be messing with fence
I had that happen with the first cockerel I ever had, one of my hens just kept "cock blocking" him, until one day he fought back, they fought on and off for 2 days until she finally submitted. There were a couple comb injuries but nothing major and everything was peaceful after that. The Isabel...
I am, that's why we're expanding the grow out area, so I can put whoever in there for specific crosses or pure breeds. Eventually, after we get the rest of our property fenced next year, I'll have another run and coop.
It is good that he gives you space, but honestly it's way too early to tell. When they are that young they haven't developed any confidence yet, that's why he's scared of everything. Come February or March you'll start to see the change. Don't freak out cuz sometimes young cockerels just coming...