Had I been more assertive.. I did ask specifically for all the very dark headed chicks, but the employee seemed new to grabbing them and I didn't want to make her feel worse than she already did lol Chicks were hopping out of her hand into other bins.
I will know better for next time. I had...
New chicken Mama here living in NE Pennsylvania. Here to lean the ins and outs of this backyard chicken life. Very excited to finally be in a home where I can have them!
I have 8 chicks atm, 3 Green Eggers, 2 Cinnamon Queen and 3 Sapphire Gems. 2 of my gems are proving to be Roosters though...
Thank you so much for that reassurance. Sadly I will have to figure out what steps to take next. Ive joined a chicken swap group on Facebook, waiting to get accepted. Guess Peggy is actually Pete. haha!
I purchased 3 Sapphire Gems from a local feed store, I swore the labeling said "pullets" as I was sure I didn't want any Roosters, neighbors and noise ordinance. Anyway, as they are growing 2 are looking like the left chick, 4-5 weeks old now. I have heard mixed reviews, the hen Combs could just...