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The IB newbies are getting picked on by the next oldest group of Americanas (who are eight month olds). I'm amazed at the pecking order of chickens and how the hens can go after each other. The adults seem to have done their thing, but the youngsters can be unrelentless. What tickles me the most...

Thanks, I'm glad to learn that. If you have any other tips about them, I'm all ears. They seem to be settling in very well. They will probably join the rest of the crew tomorrow or Monday.

Gray Farms -- thanks for that information. I meant to ask if there could be a difference in ages. Do you know how old they are when the comb is fully formed? The one with the comb isn't laying, or at least not yet. She could be stressed from the move, but none of them seem upset. They just...

Hurray! Thanks.

All hens or two hens and rooster? I was told all three were born between mid-March and mid-May. Even though the photos don't show it, they all look pretty much the same size. Red comb may be a tad larger. If that photo is not good enough, I can try again.

I posted on general discussion and a response sent me to this forum. Very interesting info that I'm learning re: IBs Just bought three seven-month old Iowa Blues. Asked for hens only since we already have a rooster (Copper Maran beauty). Noticed, however, that two of the birds have no comb to...