I have several chicks that I need ID'd or just to confirm what I was told they are. And it's probably too soon to tell but if anyone has an educated guess on male or female feel free to post!
#1 - was told Golden Comet
#2 - TSC had labeled as Tetra Tint, has a couple big black spots
#3 -...
Good luck with them! I ordered goslings from a hatchery for the first time this year too. Like you, I've never ordered any animals online. My two goslings got here this morning safe and sound... got a call about 7 a.m. from the post office "we have a chirping box here for you" lol.
My husband came back from a trip to Orscheln and surprised me with these two babies! I have several ducklings and have been saying that I'd like to find a couple goslings to raise as well but could never find any other than online.
Orscheln says they are Toulouse, but have been known to be...
Mine are pets. When I first started out, I got two ducklings but one died and I could never find anyone selling more to get him a companion. So he lived in a modified bird cage next to my bed, with a stuffed animal as company. I cuddled him all the time. Now he's about a month old and lives...
Thanks everyone!
I'm not sure about the Barred Rock's skin, I will go out later today and take a good look. It poured all day yesterday and all I did was feed and water and come back inside!
EDITED TO ADD: The "Barred Rock" does have pink skin
I'm a first time chicken owner and got all of my chicks at the local Orscheln. I'm not sure how knowledgeable most of the employees are and have seen chicks being put in different bins than they started out in so wanted to make sure what I was told is correct! Thanks in advance!
First the...