- Jul 9, 2014
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I hatched this (probably) girl about 5 weeks ago under a broody hen. She's one of 4 that hatched from 11 eggs from the farmers market (which were refrigerated, which is why the "grocery store"). I know she hatched from a blue egg, so she's part easter egger. There's apparently a small chance she's part Araucana according to the guy who was working the booth that day, but I'm thinking easter egger mutt mixed with something. I thought Rhode Island Red at first, but now I think she's too light. So, any guesses would be great. She looks to have a walnut comb, but I'm not very experienced with the different types of non-single combs, so I'm not sure. Definitely lumpier than my wyandottes comb was.
The website of the farm is here: http://deckfamilyfarm.com/livestock/pastured-chickens-egg-layers-and-turkeys/laying-hens/
I didn't think to ask if these were all of and the only breeds they had, but the guy did say that they don't intentionally breed their hens so 99% of the hens are from the hatchery, thus not all entirely mutts.
Anyway, tl;dr, assistance in identifying the other half of this easter egger mix would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has reason to believe these poor pictures indicate a roo please let me know that too.
The second picture is more color accurate.
The website of the farm is here: http://deckfamilyfarm.com/livestock/pastured-chickens-egg-layers-and-turkeys/laying-hens/
I didn't think to ask if these were all of and the only breeds they had, but the guy did say that they don't intentionally breed their hens so 99% of the hens are from the hatchery, thus not all entirely mutts.
Anyway, tl;dr, assistance in identifying the other half of this easter egger mix would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has reason to believe these poor pictures indicate a roo please let me know that too.
The second picture is more color accurate.
