in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

[Liz Birdlover]

True that. I've gone almost 12 years without seeing people except when I go to town ... and then my dear SIL decided to build a house practically in my back yard.

But they LOVE YOU
& need to see you EVERY DAY!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

My random pic for today...She's letting me know, Hey it's breakfast time Mom!

Early this morning, sweet Baby pigeon, that's been hand fed, learned to fly, made her way to where I had the freshly washed feeding glass & bowl drying, & waited for me. She's got grain & water, is capable of eating on her own, but stills wants some handfeeding & the snuggles afterwards, too.

 

[GingerRose]

My random pic for today...She's letting me know, Hey it's breakfast time Mom!

Early this morning, sweet Baby pigeon, that's been hand fed, learned to fly, made her way to where I had the freshly washed feeding glass & bowl drying, & waited for me. She's got grain & water, is capable of eating on her own, but stills wants some handfeeding & the snuggles afterwards, too.

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I love her

 

[GingerRose]

I have 7 photos for this ONE random ramble....
These are mixed chicks from my flock.
I know exactly who the parents are.
Can yall guess what 2 breeds I paired up?
It should be easy peasy... LoL

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I have 7 photos for this ONE random ramble....
These are mixed chicks from my flock.
I know exactly who the parents are.
Can yall guess what 2 breeds I paired up?
It should be easy peasy... LoL

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So adorable!!!
I see feathered feet & top notches, but I'm not good at guessing possible breeds, as so many can produce similar looking chicks.

I've got a few that resembled yours as chicks, EE mixed with "something" as a few have top notches.
Only my Marans & Brahma hen have feathered legs or feet. Anyway, my top notch chicks are about 5 mos old now, laying various color eggs, ranging from blue to olive. What breeds are they? I don't really know, but I Love my friendly, sweet, surprise Hens & Roos. They resembled yours so much as chicks, here are a few pics of them now.
(Hmmm, What breeds have top notches?)

 

[Nyhillbillies]

I wonder if chicken crossbreeding is a result of man’s intervention. Would they crossbreed in the wild? I see wild backyard birds segregating naturally. But would a Bluejay mix with a Grayjay….? A Carrier pigeon mix with another kind of pigeon? Etc? Any thoughts on it?

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I wonder if chicken crossbreeding is a result of man’s intervention. Would they crossbreed in the wild? I see wild backyard birds segregating naturally. But would a Bluejay mix with a Grayjay….? A Carrier pigeon mix with another kind of pigeon? Etc? Any thoughts on it?

Life always finds a way.
If it means reproduction with whatever closely related species there happens to exist at the time, that's what they'll do, as it's better than going extinct. Life & DNA are pretty much wired to Exist, however possible.

This question was brought up & the thoughts were, just as selective breeding over time has created certain breeds with certain traits, attributes, colors, personalities, dominant genes, etc., if all of the selective breeds were just let loose to reproduce & multiply at will, the theory is that over time, the end result would be the same as what was originally started with. Various color and body style Fancy breed Pigeons would produce offspring & with every generation, the traits would gradually revert back to the original gray color Checkered or Blue Bar Rock Dove, and dog breed traits would eventually revert back to the wolf. That depends entirely upon the environment, too, as life automatically adjusts & evolves, ensuring survival, in whatever the current climate may be at the time. The changing features that the selective breeding created, may or may not revert...optimum survival & ability to thrive & sustain in the current environment is always 1st priority. That's why some creatures just die out, unable to adjust, evolve & refusing to relocate, survival of the fittest, in that particular setting.
I read an interesting article on this topic, explaining the theory much better than I can, but I can't find it right now & don't have time to Google for it. Makes sense, when you think about life forms found all over the world, in blazing hot volcanoes & freezing ice. Life certainly finds a way. Just curious as to what it would look like.
When it comes to chickens, I think the original Jungle Fowl are pretty awesome! I don't think I'd want to meet up with T-Rex though.

 

[cavemanrich]

Life always finds a way.
If it means reproduction with whatever closely related species there happens to exist at the time, that's what they'll do, as it's better than going extinct. Life & DNA are pretty much wired to Exist, however possible.

This question was brought up & the thoughts were, just as selective breeding over time has created certain breeds with certain traits, attributes, colors, personalities, dominant genes, etc., if all of the selective breeds were just let loose to reproduce & multiply at will, the theory is that over time, the end result would be the same as what was originally started with. Various color and body style Fancy breed Pigeons would produce offspring & with every generation, the traits would gradually revert back to the original gray color Checkered or Blue Bar Rock Dove, and dog breed traits would eventually revert back to the wolf. That depends entirely upon the environment, too, as life automatically adjusts & evolves, ensuring survival, in whatever the current climate may be at the time. The changing features that the selective breeding created, may or may not revert...optimum survival & ability to thrive & sustain in the current environment is always 1st priority. That's why some creatures just die out, unable to adjust, evolve & refusing to relocate, survival of the fittest, in that particular setting.
I read an interesting article on this topic, explaining the theory much better than I can, but I can't find it right now & don't have time to Google for it. Makes sense, when you think about life forms found all over the world, in blazing hot volcanoes & freezing ice. Life certainly finds a way. Just curious as to what it would look like.
When it comes to chickens, I think the original Jungle Fowl are pretty awesome! I don't think I'd want to meet up with T-Rex though.View attachment 3308836View attachment 3308837

Where does this one fit in???

 

[Isadora]

Where does this one fit in??? View attachment 3309034

I bet he would fit in my crockpot.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I like the teeth on this dude, too...but now I really have evolution questions

Still, maybe we can use these fish for better dentures