- Jun 13, 2012
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Hello Barred Holland Enthusiasts!
I have three 6 week old chicks (EE, Buff Brahma, and what's supposed to be a Barred Holland) form Ideal. I also have a 4 week old Black Copper Marans chick. This is my first time keeping chickens and I'm loving it! However, my Barred Holland chick is showing no signs of a barring pattern except for the smallest amount of white on some of her wing feathers (not even visible unless she spreads her wings). Also, her legs are mostly slate colored. Can anyone tell me whether any of this can be considered normal for a Holland chick at this age? I'm beginning to be very concerned that I got a chick that's not a Holland; I'm thinking perhaps she's a Production Black.
Thank you!
Crystal
Astoria, OR
I have three 6 week old chicks (EE, Buff Brahma, and what's supposed to be a Barred Holland) form Ideal. I also have a 4 week old Black Copper Marans chick. This is my first time keeping chickens and I'm loving it! However, my Barred Holland chick is showing no signs of a barring pattern except for the smallest amount of white on some of her wing feathers (not even visible unless she spreads her wings). Also, her legs are mostly slate colored. Can anyone tell me whether any of this can be considered normal for a Holland chick at this age? I'm beginning to be very concerned that I got a chick that's not a Holland; I'm thinking perhaps she's a Production Black.
Thank you!
Crystal
Astoria, OR