Bought three chicks that we were told were hens--but it didn't turn out that way....

[Meredith_in_France]

I asked for three miniature hens at a "chicks" fair in France near where we live in the Tarn.

Things didn't quite turn out that way.

Here's the blog with photos: http://robin-ellis.net/2013/01/06/chickpea-the-little-wonder/

 

[sourland]

Chickpea is a beauty. time for more hens.

 

[my sunwolf]

Oh, beautiful chickens! I agree, arrange for some chicken math to logic yourself into more hens

 

[gryeyes]

Chickpea is adorable - I admit to a certain love for anything bantam Roos - and he certainly does need a few ladies of his own.

 

[peepacheep]

Chickpea and your Brahmas are beautiful! I now have 24 chickens because 2 of the pullet chicks turned out to be the kind that will never lay any eggs. A coop and pen has now turned into 2 pens and a divided coop, each roo has his own space and flock of hens. So sweet Chickpea likes to be picked up.

 

[Meredith_in_France]

Thanks, everyone. Yes, I need to get a hen or two for Chickpea!

 

[Meredith_in_France]

I think the moral of the story is, if you want to be sure you're getting a hen and not a rooster, you have to wait to buy the chickens until their older.
My idea of getting chicks was to hand rear them as I enjoy the interaction with pets and I've had some very smart chickens.
Next time I'll just buy and older bird!

 

[Meredith_in_France]

Oops, I should have written until THEY are older.

 

[Meredith_in_France]

I'll buy an older bird. Gosh, I'm getting old and sloppy. Sorry everyone.

 

[Little Peep]

oh no! I know how that is!