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I have no idea what hatchery they came from but I got them at the mall (yes, the mall) at easter time for an extremely low price and they were mixed with pure barred rock pullets (cuz I got some of them too) so that's very odd. BAD HATCHERY! BAD!!
This is the roo in question...
It's okay if it's a roo- just have to figure out what I want to breed it to to get the desired effect I'm looking for- Dual purpose bird with small comb, black feathers have turquoise and purple sheen, crele-ish if I can manage it, lays nicely colored eggs, good growth rate, broodieness, clean...
It was at least 3 months old when I got it (stupid newbie me thought it was a mature bantam hen) and I've had it for probably 3 months. Comb has always looked the same in proportion to body and color. It has grown ALOT since I got it- probably 3 x bigger than it was. So it's gotta be around...
if it's a male- what type of hen egg color should I breed it to so that the subsequent chicks lay blue or green eggs? I have white, light brown, brown, and dark brown egg layers. I REALLY want blue or green eggs but DH says no more chickiepoos for awhile and I can't argue with that as I've got...
Pretty annoying little brat- jumps in the feed bin EVERY time I open it, always underfoot, nosier than all get out, loves to be cuddled. I think it's a pullet americauna at least I am really hoping it is. Never had an americauna before but it's definitely muffyish. Feet are not feathered (but...