Euskal Oiloa ( Basque Thread)

[OR4-hmom]

Texasmomma, I have two that I thought would be white, as soon as I typed it they started to develope colors.

 

[Maggiesdad]

Hello everyone! I am a new owner of Basque chicks. I became interested in them because they are supposed to be a pet-friendly breed. And this is quite true in my experience. Here are some pictures of my three chicks, taken a few days ago. They are about 4.5 weeks old. I think I have two pullets and one roo. What do you think?


Roo?


Pullets?


Same two chicks as in the second pic, but with a better view of their combs. The chick on the left has a bigger comb that is pinkish, but its feather color is that of a girl - I think, and hope that both are girls.

Hmmmm, I don't know, that pink comb on the dark chick at 4.5 wks look like BOY to me!

Girls stay tight and yellow in the comb for several more weeks.

 

[buckabucka]

Hello everyone! I am a new owner of Basque chicks. I became interested in them because they are supposed to be a pet-friendly breed. And this is quite true in my experience. Here are some pictures of my three chicks, taken a few days ago. They are about 4.5 weeks old. I think I have two pullets and one roo. What do you think? Roo? Pullets? Same two chicks as in the second pic, but with a better view of their combs. The chick on the left has a bigger comb that is pinkish, but its feather color is that of a girl - I think, and hope that both are girls.

Hmmmm, I don't know, that pink comb on the dark chick at 4.5 wks look like BOY to me! :/ Girls stay tight and yellow in the comb for several more weeks.

I'll bet a moldy donut they're both girls . (Sorry, couldn't resist).

 

[UrbanMamaHen]

I'll bet a moldy donut they're both girls . (Sorry, couldn't resist).

I think Maggiesdad may take the bet if it is for a box of Twinkies.

 

[ronott1]

I think Maggiesdad may take the bet if it is for a box of Twinkies.

Twinkies are back now right?

 

[UrbanMamaHen]

Twinkies are back now right?

Yeap! With a longer shelf life.

 

[Flat Rock farm]

Hello everyone! I am a new owner of Basque chicks. I became interested in them because they are supposed to be a pet-friendly breed. And this is quite true in my experience. Here are some pictures of my three chicks, taken a few days ago. They are about 4.5 weeks old. I think I have two pullets and one roo. What do you think?


Roo?


Pullets?


Same two chicks as in the second pic, but with a better view of their combs. The chick on the left has a bigger comb that is pinkish, but its feather color is that of a girl - I think, and hope that both are girls.

I would say you have a nice trio there. 2 pullets and a cockerel, I have had some hens with larger head gear before, her feather colour is pullet.

Oooo Twinkies with a longer shelf life that's neat and scary..........

 

[Maggiesdad]

I'll bet a moldy donut they're both girls

. (Sorry, couldn't resist).

Ha! You hold the donut!

And yes, Twinkies don't mold. But they are smaller...

 

[chirpingcricket]

I hatched some Basque Hen Chicks! Along with 2 Pita Pintas This is a nicely shaped chick! Great Attitude so far

Awwww!

 

[UrbanMamaHen]

I would say you have a nice trio there. 2 pullets and a cockerel, I have had some hens with larger head gear before, her feather colour is pullet.

Oooo Twinkies with a longer shelf life that's neat and scary..........

Thanks. I love this breed. It is my favorite and I have tried a bunch. The chicks scramble to come to me when they see me, especially the two pullets. They seem to think I am their mom. I also like the fact that they lay X-large to jumbo eggs.