Earthen Acres Homestead: First mixed laying flock

[BY Bob]

Soo tonight I want to talk about Vickie. She was named after my aunt who helped us purchase the flock as a belated wedding present. Vickie is most likely a Barred Rock, but the greenish iridescence to her back makes me think maybe shes a mix? Vickie lays light brown, medium-large eggs about 4 times a week. She is incredibly curious and fearless, and is often waiting for me at the fence when she hears me open the door to bring treats. I love her coloring, and watching her run after a tossed carrot top or apple piece is one of the highlights of my day.View attachment 2070061
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Share your barred rock pics/experiences!

She's beautiful. There is something regal about barred rocks.

 

[BY Bob]

This is my Sydney. She is my first barred rock. People like you talked me into wanting one.

 

[Tre3hugger]

She's beautiful. There is something regal about barred rocks.

Thank you. Yes, I think regal is an excellent word for them. Sydney is gorgeous. That is one fluffy butt, Appreciate you stoppin in!

 

[Tre3hugger]

Roly poly pullet party

 

[Tre3hugger]

This is Marykate, the darker of my two Red sex links. She gives me 5-6 brown eggs a wwek, and is feisty and rambunctious. She really loves a good dust bath, and appears to be the favorite love interest of our young rooster. I beleive a red sex link is a mix between a RIR or NH rooster and a plymouth rock hen. They are an excellent addition to any flock, and a wonderfully versatile dual use breed.

 

[BY Bob]

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They are so funny when they lay down on their sides. I love it.

 

[Tre3hugger]

They are so funny when they lay down on their sides. I love it.

Gets me every time.

 

[Tre3hugger]

Tonight the spotlight is on Pearl! Pearl is a White Leghorn who lays 6 large beautiful white eggs a week. She is little skeptical of humans, but can be enticed with treats. She is a proficient digger, and the main architect, excavator, and laborer of a lot of dustbaths. She is also very cackly in a sweet way. She always has something to say. Some of my favorite things about pearl are her fluorescent shiny cheek feathers, her impressive rudder of a tail, and her disproportionately large comb and wattles. So here she is...

Please share pics and experiences of this beautiful breed!

 

[BY Bob]

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Tonight the spotlight is on Pearl! Pearl is a White Leghorn who lays 6 large beautiful white eggs a week. She is little skeptical of humans, but can be enticed with treats. She is a proficient digger, and the main architect, excavator, and laborer of a lot of dustbaths. She is also very cackly in a sweet way. She always has something to say. Some of my favorite things about pearl are her fluorescent shiny cheek feathers, her impressive rudder of a tail, and her disproportionately large comb and wattles. So here she is...View attachment 2073945
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Please share pics and experiences of this beautiful breed!

I love white leghorns and they are great hens. She is beautiful!

 

[Tre3hugger]

I love white leghorns and they are great hens. She is beautiful!

Thank you! That's one in your avatar right?