Thanks everybody! I was pretty sure when she was little that she wasn't a Wellie, but she has turned out to be one of my best layers and personalities. Merry Christmas!
Billie
Ok, here she is now. I think she's about 6 months old and she lays a very large olive egg every day,
although she's petite relative to my Easter eggers. She's friendly and chatty and supervises all of my chicken chores. Whatever she is, I would take a dozen more like her.
Thanks, everyone! I'll repost a better picture of her when she matures and doesn't have a blue behind. Whatever she is, she and her cohorts have bounced back quickly from a very sad start.
Best to all,
Billie
Wow, that was fast! Thanks so much for the reply, Ron. I was hoping for those dark chocolate eggs from these girls one day. She's a keeper either way, as she's been a good girl.
Best regards,
Billie
Hi,
I'm brand new to chickens this year. Against my better judgment, I "rescued" three supposed Welsummers that were not in good feather due to overcrowding and pecking. Now out of quarantine, they are all robust and growing feathers back very well. Here is the one in question. I think she's...