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My hatchery GLW broody with her chicks and some Araucana fosters. She's a great mom!

If you look at the one in the back (Benny?) closely, I think you can see a green tail feather poking out. Roo for sure. There might be a chance for Eleanor, but don't hold your breath.

My GLWs are very vocal, and they make some STRANGE sounds. Like, velociraptor sounds. So I would not be surprised if that were the case.

Hi Mary! Congratulations on your choice! GLWs are great birds, and the breed is in need of more independant breeders. I'm sorry if you didn't feel welcomed, there can be some know-it-alls around here, but the good thing is there are a few out there who actually do know most of it. 1. Mine...

She's just a hatchery bird, and so not technically show perfect. Most of the white will probably grow out into the proper color and she'll look a bit more 'dottey with age. She'll make a great pet.

Five month olds from Cackle Hatchery. Got these for my laying flock, and I've been pleasantly surprised by their personalities and ranging instincts. None are laying.

That's a hen. A big, mean one, but a hen. Cockerels start looking like this before the hens start laying. Notice the different feather shape and color on the hackles, saddle, and tail. Not my pic.

Could that one be a Partridge?

My chicks are here from Cackle! I think Mr. Dark Belly in the first two pics might be my "extra," he has a light streak down the middle of his back too, but I'll wait to take more pics until they're a few days older. Don't want to over-handle.

Hi all! I'm about to start up my first chicken flock and I've set my heart on GLWs. I'm located in the middle of Montana, so I think my only way to go about getting my first birds is mail-order. I understand hatchery lines vary in quality, especially in the rare-ish breeds. Can anyone...