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  1. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    Yeah, it seems you are in the egg business. You asked for a place that sells egg production supplies. Do you mean eggs cartons? http://www.eggcartonstore.com/
  2. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    No, both California Grays and California Whites lay white eggs. Maybe you have at least one white chicken that is another type of chicken. You should be getting more than 5 or 6 eggs a day from 27 California Whites. But it is winter, and some hens seem to be molting. Are you using light now...
  3. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    California White is not a breed. It is a hybrid. As I mentioned before, a California White is created by crossing a California Gray rooster and a White Leghorn hen. If you breed two California Whites they will not breed true. You would probably see more of the California Gray traits come...
  4. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    I see. Well, you got a very good deal. You should be able to find a White Leghorn rooster fairly easily. Or do you plan to get a different breed of rooster?
  5. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    Why did the people get 27 hens and then get rid of them after their first laying season? Were they free or did you buy them?
  6. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    California Whites are supposed to be good winter layers. Although a chicken can molt at any time, it is not common for chickens to molt in winter. Chickens also usually molt in their second year. A little heat may be good if they are molting, especially if you are in a cold region. Where are...
  7. Bullitt

    i got 27 free chickens today but dont know the breed

    Looks like a White Leghorn with black specks. I would say California White. A California White is created by crossing a California Gray rooster with a White Leghorn hen. But they should be about 5 1/2 pounds each if they are fully grown hens. http://www.cacklehatchery.com/califwhitepage.html
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