Two of my leghorn hens successfully hatched several eggs.
Four of the chicks are a cross between a Buff Orp Hen and a Brown Leghorn Rooster.
It seems three are females and one is a male.
The females are lighter and the male is darker.
(I hope this is the case) Also the male's comb seems to be developing after 6 weeks. They all have yellow feet
Is this a safe way to tell?
Is this a sex-link trait? (or) Am I wrong? (females are light brown and males are dark)
The male seems like his dad when he was a chick two years ago
What color eggs will the females lay?
You comments are welcome.
Please chime in if you know about crossing breeds.
I love my backyard mutts!
Four of the chicks are a cross between a Buff Orp Hen and a Brown Leghorn Rooster.
It seems three are females and one is a male.
The females are lighter and the male is darker.
(I hope this is the case) Also the male's comb seems to be developing after 6 weeks. They all have yellow feet
Is this a safe way to tell?
Is this a sex-link trait? (or) Am I wrong? (females are light brown and males are dark)
The male seems like his dad when he was a chick two years ago
What color eggs will the females lay?
You comments are welcome.
Please chime in if you know about crossing breeds.
I love my backyard mutts!
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