Can you help me identify the breed of these that I recently lost?

[janiedoe]

I wouldn't add just one crested hen. They’re going to be a target. The others will pluck them bald. If you do want a crested, go with a crested cream legbar. They have a smaller crest, are very friendly, and lay big, blue eggs.
Here is a picture of my ugly (look at that floppy comb, and poor feather quality!) Brahma, Evie.
Behind her is a legbar. Naked necks do well in the heat too. They are excellent layers, also.

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

I wouldn't add just one crested hen. They’re going to be a target. The others will pluck them bald. If you do want a crested, go with a crested cream legbar. They have a smaller crest, are very friendly, and lay big, blue eggs.
Here is a picture of my ugly (look at that floppy comb, and poor feather quality!) Brahma, Evie.
Behind her is a legbar. Naked necks do well in the heat too. They are excellent layers, also.
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I just do NOT see ugly. Now a NN . . . eeeeeyukie!!!! Ok, lemme look again . . .

 

[janiedoe]

I just do NOT see ugly. Now a NN . . . eeeeeyukie!!!! Ok, lemme look again . . .

Acquired taste. Like olives, they grow on you.

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

So Janie @janiedoe how many in your flock, please? Looks like you've got it going on!

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

Acquired taste. Like olives, they grow on you.s

STILL working on olives!!!!!

 

[janiedoe]

I do NOT count. But if I did, I'd probably count around 4 dozen give or take.
These two have made my prettiest chick so far. She is a naked neck, he is a dark brahma and blue easter egger mix.

This is their love child.

If I had to stick to one breed, I'd probably pick naked necks. Although, I love brahmas, legbars, and langshan too.

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

I do NOT count. But if I did, I'd probably count around 4 dozen give or take.
These two have made my prettiest chick so far. She is a naked neck, he is a dark brahma and blue easter egger mix.
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This is their love child.
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If I had to stick to one breed, I'd probably pick naked necks. Although, I love brahmas, legbars, and langshan too.

So glad I asked. Surprised and thrilled by your response. The love child is gorgeous in spite of hideous looking parent (poor baby). Hey Janie, do you/have you ever considered growing cover crops for the chickens? I am hoping to do some crimson clover and a buncha other stuff from seeds. I have been checking out True Leaf Market who has a proprietary blend.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Well, now you've given me food for though 'cause truth be told . . . . jubilee was/is on my list for 2023. Maybe not so much now. Barring further mishaps (and we know life happens) I now have three spots left here at Hip Hillbilly Acres. I was hoping on a frizzle, a Jubilee, and something with an afro (sultan, polish, silkie). Hmmm, it is hot as dickens in GA during the summer though. Mostly humid.

The brahmas actually do pretty good in the heat for their size, this is my Maribel at about a year and a half, she's about 27 months old now

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Acquired taste. Like olives, they grow on you.

I love olives, just can't get down with the NN, lol

 

[Iluveggers]

@Hip Hillbilly Farm Definitely Put Speckled Sussex on your “check out for next year” list! Both should do ok in heat and are very friendly, not agressive at all, & have cool patterns! The Welsummer will also sometimes lay a dark speckled egg.
Here mine is, along with my light Brahma and Welsummer pullets.

I am sorry about your losses, but I agree they are probably Marans & Dixie. Were the Marans you ordered just a mix?