The extremely sparse feathering on her legs was one of the reasons I sold her rather than one of the other 2.
I know that light leg feathering is the breed standard, but I like enough leg feathers to look really feathered.
It will be funny if it turns out that she was the one laying those...
Yes, she is darker and has a single comb, somewhat obscured the cage bars and the angle. That's Fricassee, the Marans -- you can just see the sparse feathering on her legs in this photo.
She and the two Cochins found a new home last night.
These were large-fowl Cochins, not bantams.
We deliberately bought more than we needed with the intent to choose our favorites and sell the rest.
The Cochins are my son's and he got the money for them -- having kept his favorite.
Lovely, docile birds. So friendly underfoot that I...
Current photos:
Nugget and Kebab (Silver-Laced Cochins):
Fricassee (Marans) with Classic and Everroast (Dominiques):
(Sesame, the photobombing Langshan, is not available).
Carthage.
Yes! I thought your name sounded familiar. I've finally got my big coop finished.
The SLW I kept lays pretty pinkish eggs regularly. I hope yours lays well.
Mine are both pullets.
Update Nov. 11 -- Not POL, at least 2 are now Laying.
From Ideal Hatchery's May 19th hatch so 18-weeks at the time I post this.
1 French Cuckoo Marans -- Fricasee
2 Dominiques -- Classic and Everroast
2 Large-Fowl Silver-Laced Cochins -- Nugget and Kebob
All healthy and without any issues...