How likely is Hatchery to send extra chick?

[Cool_Catrules456]

She isn’t shaped like an Orpington and has green legs. She really doesn’t look like other Easter Eggers I’ve seen though. I’m not sure what to think.

She looks like a Silver Laced Wyondotte mix to me. As long as she lays eggs I’ll keep her! I just hope they aren’t brown- at least the same shade as the Orpingtons because I have 3 other brown layers and don’t have the backyard space for many more.

Ah you mean the SLW one! I thought you ment the buff one. My bad.

 

[IvyBeans]

Because, its just easier. Ive sold a rooster for 15$ before just because he was pretty. And I have sold a SLW for 45$ before people buy them because they are good quality. Most of the ones being given away are very low quality chickens.

I do think he’s pretty, but Easter Eggers are just kind of mutts so I don’t know why someone would pay a premium?

I could easily keep him for 2-3 more weeks if it would help him sell for more or go to a flock instead of freezer.

Should I advertise that he’s vaccinated for Mareks or would that be off putting to some?

 

[Cool_Catrules456]

She isn’t shaped like an Orpington and has green legs. She really doesn’t look like other Easter Eggers I’ve seen though. I’m not sure what to think.

She looks like a Silver Laced Wyondotte mix to me. As long as she lays eggs I’ll keep her! I just hope they aren’t brown- at least the same shade as the Orpingtons because I have 3 other brown layers and don’t have the backyard space for many more.

Yeah that is an EE. And will probably lay green eggs. I have an EE SLW mix myself. They are good layers.

 

[IvyBeans]

Ah you mean the SLW one! I thought you ment the buff one. My bad.

I love my buff, she’s so sweet. The red one is super fluffy so she looks twice as big, but isn’t. I paid $17 for her, so I wonder if she was more intentionally bred to look more English? The lavender one is nice, but she has super shredded tail feathers. Love her color though.

 

[Cool_Catrules456]

I do think he’s pretty, but Easter Eggers are just kind of mutts so I don’t know why someone would pay a premium?

I could easily keep him for 2-3 more weeks if it would help him sell for more or go to a flock instead of freezer.

Should I advertise that he’s vaccinated for Mareks or would that be off putting to some?

The rooster I sold for 15$ was an EE who looked allmost like yours. Although they will probably pay less if you wait too long. Its best to do it in the beginning of the month, rather than the end.

And yes you should. That is a big thing for alot of people

 

[Cool_Catrules456]

I love my buff, she’s so sweet. The red one is super fluffy so she looks twice as big, but isn’t. I paid $17 for her, so I wonder if she was more intentionally bred to look more English? The lavender one is nice, but she has super shredded tail feathers. Love her color though.

The tail feather thing is a common defect in Lavender orps. And Orps in general.

 

[IvyBeans]

Yeah that is an EE. And will probably lay green eggs. I have an EE SLW mix myself. They are good layers.

SLW was a breed I was considering, but decided against because I heard they were noisy and I have a small yard. I think they’re the prettiest chickens, so I’m a bit tickled that she looks a bit like one. Does it look like a straight comb to you?

 

[Cool_Catrules456]

SLW was a breed I was considering, but decided against because I heard they were noisy and I have a small yard. I think they’re the prettiest chickens, so I’m a bit tickled that she looks a bit like one. Does it look like a straight comb to you?

Not really, it looks like a pea comb to me. Straight combs have a point. Pea combs are more round. And look like they have peas on top of a straight comb. They tend to be smaller, but can be larger too.

 

[My Three Chicks]

They’re doing great! One is a roo sadly, so I’m happy I got an extra. He was the bossy one as a chick. I posted him to a rooster rehoming page on Facebook, but no takers so far. Even said I didn’t mind if someone used him for food. Maybe because he’s only 8 weeks old? We have a local livestock auction so that’s my next move. But what if no one wants him? Rehoming him is really stressful.

Here are some pics of him and then the ladies.

Aw what cuties!

Yeah it's so tough to rehome a roo. I had one in my first batch of 3 sexed pullets! That's him in my avatar on my head. I loved him dearly. It took 2 months to find him a good home. And even with that they weren't secured in a coop at night and he got eaten by a racoon 6 months later. Good luck with yours. Feel so bad for the roos

The girls will bring you a ton of joy!

 

[Cool_Catrules456]

Aw what cuties!

Yeah it's so tough to rehome a roo. I had one in my first batch of 3 sexed pullets! That's him in my avatar on my head. I loved him dearly. It took 2 months to find him a good home. And even with that they weren't secured in a coop at night and he got eaten by a racoon 6 months later. Good luck with yours. Feel so bad for the roos

The girls will bring you a ton of joy!

I am sorry that happened to you.