So much for paying exta for those pullets. 4 out of 6 are roos. I would go back to the guy because his birds look good to me. It does however delay my Black Australorp dreams. I am waiting then for Gertrude to give out her first crow. Good thing i've got some Buff Orphington soon coming of age...
I purchased them from a private breeder in North East Florida.He said they were Heritage Black Australorps. I do not know if he has continued to the standard or if they are less pure than where he started. This is my starting point. I have alot of studying to do before I can see the standard...
I thought they were both pullets until Cora started the cock a doodle do. It started last week. She has increased this behavior until now, a week later it happened ten times this morning. I use the term morning loosely as the cock a doodle do time is after 11am. The flock has been on schedule...
Gertrude And Cora appear to have white on them. In "person" there is no white. They do have the sheen, reflective colors causing it on film. They are 18 weeks old and are still filling out their feathers. Gertrude is happy on my lap. Cora is friendly. Although eating out of my hand is a favorite...
Here are pictures of Cora or Cory and Gertrude or Dude. I am picturing them because I thought Gertrude was the dude and Cora was my hen. Now I'm not so sure. I also think they are fine Black Australorps