WhatI think Hen-Rietta is two timing on Jaffar. I caught her looking over the fence at a handsome rooster next door. I tried to catch her, but she hopped on top of the run, and then back home to the other chickens. Poor Jaffar, he’s so misunderstood!
little hussie how dare she, the cheek of it all, she doesn't appreciate a good man. I hope he dumps her
She's been up to something just look at the state of her comb it's everywhere
Contented little ladies.
But that is just it...it SHOULD be a white egg layer.
It is only a pale yellowish color. I really am not so sure about it being a barred rock, though, ignoring supposed egg color and assuming it was the MMM, as so far, there really isn't barring on the wings, just some white tips....which hasn't been my experience for either BR nor CM. I'm really confused. I'll try for some good shots of the wing (spread) tomorrow.
What breed is momma? She looks like she could be part welsummer, or part brown leghorn, but not really either.
IAM assuming she is part Marans, given your proclivity for the breed, but I don't know of any marans that are that color....is there a partridge Marans?
But then, too much gold for a true partridge....
mentally exhausted trying to guess. So many possibilities.....so little time.
I will not mind a late photo. Mine will probably be late as well. Pardon the expression but between trying to help out with the stalls, check on grandma and keep a eye on both momma hens, and the 7 hooligans who are experiencing their first full day of free ranging. I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off.But that is just it...it SHOULD be a white egg layer.
My hubby is taking me out for dinner tonight (we haven't gone out to eat since the pandemic started!!) AND, it is via a gift card an acquaintance gave him because he brought his tractor up to land they bought to move a log cabin kit to where it was to be built. It was very generous of him ($100 to a local brewery/restaurant), and my husband was happy to help him - he is a really nice guy.
I'll probably post a fluffy butt late, too, on Sat. I hope no one minds a late bottom tomorrow
You are correct, Squirrel is half Marans. Her mother is Butter my Buff Orp. I'm not sure if there are Partridge Marans. There is a Wheaten Marans variety.What breed is momma? She looks like she could be part welsummer, or part brown leghorn, but not really either.
Sorry for the chuckle...you are doing so well holding it together
...but I had an image of a headless chicken running around with a pitch fork trying to muck a horse stall! (yes, my brain sometimes goes strange places.) I couldn't contain my giggle!
Have fun!But that is just it...it SHOULD be a white egg layer.
My hubby is taking me out for dinner tonight (we haven't gone out to eat since the pandemic started!!) AND, it is via a gift card an acquaintance gave him because he brought his tractor up to land they bought to move a log cabin kit to where it was to be built. It was very generous of him ($100 to a local brewery/restaurant), and my husband was happy to help him - he is a really nice guy.
I'll probably post a fluffy butt late, too, on Sat. I hope no one minds a late bottom tomorrow
