Honestly - I have had chickens for years, yet?

[Mrs. K]

Welp as in a hatchery?

 

[Iluveggers]

I think this Welp:

https://www.welphatchery.com/

 

[3KillerBs]

Welp as in a hatchery?

I think this Welp:

https://www.welphatchery.com/

Yes. Welp Hatchery in California.

 

[Mrs. K]

Oh, I thought it was in Iowa?

 

[Nashv755]

If you get him to play an egg you'll be rich lol

Side note i had a lone Australorp I hatched a few from this year that crossed with my Phoenix's. I ended up with a yard full of blackbirds lol

 

[Perris]

I read somewhere that the expression of male characteristics can be suppressed in cockerels growing up in a flock with mature roo/s, and it certainly fits with my experience, and it makes spotting the boys early rather difficult.

 

[3KillerBs]

Oh, I thought it was in Iowa?

You're right and I'm confused. LOL

I was considering several hatcheries last year and got the locations mixed up.

 

[Mrs. K]

I am considering ordering some better quality chickens now that my coop/run is secure, I will check them out.

 

[Mrs. K]

I read somewhere that the expression of male characteristics can be suppressed in cockerels growing up in a flock with mature roo/s, and it certainly fits with my experience, and it makes spotting the boys early rather difficult.

Well this bird is only with hens. He still isn't crowing, and he hatched July 22, I believe. I don't think I will be keeping him. I have another one, that hatched in October, and I think I will keep him, IF he continues to develop like I want. Such a hobby, all these decisions to make.

 

[RoosterML]

If you get him to play an egg you'll be rich lol

Side note i had a lone Australorp I hatched a few from this year that crossed with my Phoenix's. I ended up with a yard full of blackbirds lol

They are great if you have a lot of hawks around.