#hoovers #hatchery

A few months ago I got 6 Silkie chicks from Rural King (Hoover Hatchery). Today I noticed 2 of the 6 do not have walnut combs but I believe straight combs. I understand they are NOT show quality but are they also not a pure Silkie? Could they be rightfully bred as pet quality or should the 2...

This little 3-4 week old was picked out of a bin with hoover hatchery colored layer mix. I have no idea what Whoodie is. No distinctive fuzzy cheeks like the blue bell egger. Hoover hatcheries list "You may receive any of the following breeds in this assortment: Americana, Olive Egger, Prairie...

So, about two years ago we decided to pick up some Freedom Rangers at Rural King. Well, when we arrived they only had chickens called Rudd Rangers. We decide to get 20. Two out of the 20 had chipmunk markings. One was a female who looked similar to a Bielefelder hen. The other one was a male who...