What to look for when identifying your Rooster?:idunno
-Waddle design
-Eye color
-Beak and leg color
-Black spots on legs or beak
-Plume color or pattern name
-Weight, if possible
-Similar hatchery stock available from purchase season
Purchased from a major hatchery, I received this lonely gray chick & his name became Sterling Silver. Spent hours doing research on what he could be, narrowing it down to a Scots Grey, or Cuckoo Maran. I learned to look for specifics on his phenotype...
This is great information compiled in an easy manner to read! I was just thinking about sopping up my ladies meals with warm filtered water. Enjoyed the digestive benefits for them, with the cold hoping it will help with production! Thanks for the tip! -Mrs. Cluckle Berry
Interested in growing my flock of Ameraucanas into true blue eggers, and expanding into other breeds (Cuckoo Marans, Jersey Giants) to develop show quality birds and dual purpose breeds for homesteaders.
Hi there! :frow
I have been reading forums on BYC for a couple of years to help fuel my chicken obsession!
Figured it was time to join the community in hopes of raving about chickens with fellow chicken lovers. :love
My family is willing to listen for only so long......:duc
As for the...