Downsizing the flock... I’ve got some questions

[HuffleClaw]

at 4 weeks you can start to tell. Red over the wings and flashy coloring are boys.

I have 1 blue barred, 1 regular barred, and 1 white Easter egger, does the red still apply to them?
Thank you!!

 

[coltgrizzz]

Thank you, she is a blue Orpington hen (8 months old). I also like to free range during the day. From the 4 laying hens I’m keeping, I get 4 eggs per day! So the hens stay happy & healthy.
Thank you!

You get 4 eggs even during molting season??

 

[Rysktal]

Oooh I would like to follow along! How will you decide who to keep?

I'm also planning a huge downsize before winter. I don't have to think about it too much right now (but of course I am, lol).

 

[HuffleClaw]

You get 4 eggs even during molting season??

yes, every single day!

 

[HuffleClaw]

Oooh I would like to follow along! How will you decide who to keep?

I'm also planning a huge downsize before winter. I don't have to think about it too much right now (but of course I am, lol).

Best layers, and my favorite breeds.
Good luck to you!

 

[HuffleClaw]

I am at a JSU college football game!! Wish our JSU luck!

 

[aart]

Thank you, my EEs are only about 2 months so I’ll wait. (I’m keeping them regardless of gender because they are precious to me, If needed I could even build more pens)

Then you'll soon be back to this....

I am going from 60 birds to 16...

 

[AlleysChicks]

I have 1 blue barred, 1 regular barred, and 1 white Easter egger, does the red still apply to them?
Thank you!!

Yes. Look for comb development too

 

[HuffleClaw]

Then you'll soon be back to this....

Let’s just hope not

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Where in Alabama are you, if I may ask. I am in New Orleans and would be interested in some hens if you are down sizing. What breeds are you looking to rehome?