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[Indyshent]

Hatched around the third week of March, meaning they're approximately 18 weeks old? I'm going to go against the popular vote and say that looks like a pullet approaching maturity. A good side shot clearly showing the saddle area would help to confirm, though.

Ditto. The one BO roo I had was noticeably a roo by 6 weeks. This just looks like a pullet to me. The wattles, comb, legs and breast don't appear so much bigger by this point that I'd say Ronnie just yet. Orp roos get big quick, generally behave noticeably rooster-y early, and buff boys will have darker areas of feathering on the shoulders and saddles by this point

 

[Faraday40]

Here were my roos at about 9-10 weeks old. They hatched on the same day, but one was a little slower.

Here's today at 16 weeks:
The boys' combs are big & red and can be seen from a distance, but their "sisters" have nothing.

 

[Indyshent]

Here were my roos at about 9-10 weeks old. They hatched on the same day, but one was a little slower.
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Here's today at 16 weeks:
The boys' combs are big & red and can be seen from a distance, but their "sisters" have nothing.
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Breeder quality versus hatchery quality also plays a big part. I've never owned breeder quality Orps, but my hatchery buffs always matured early. Even in the case of your Orps, the males have noticeably darker tails, wings and hackles when compared to lavender females. My hatchery Orps generally started laying around 5 months, which isn't so far from the age of these two. Ronnie could still just be an early blooming Nancy, at least until we get some better pictures

 

[JanetMarie]

@JanetMarie
A few emerging blooms from my most recent rose bush addition (against my better judgement ha!). Earth angel. Of course the Japanese beetles are enjoying the foliage and blooms. Hand picked three beetles yesterday and fed them to one of my girls.

Very pretty! The Japanese beetles are bad this year. I have to pick lots of them off one of my rose bushes every day, and also get a lot in the beetle trap.

 

[JanetMarie]

@JanetMarie
Have you ever smelled your doms? Do they smell "spring fresh" like @Faraday40 s dom?
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The one that likes to be held all the time does have a nice scent, and all of the Dominiques have very soft feathers. I haven't held her when she's damp.

 

[HMQ41]

Anybody familiar with poultry laws in Henryville? I've looked and haven't been able to turn anything up. I hear a couple roosters down the road, but would still like to make sure I'm on the right side of the law...

 

[nenebynature]

Here are some body shots of the buff in question...ad a couple the rest of the First Ladies checking me out during the photo shoot.

 

[Indyshent]

Free roosters I found on Craigslist. Getting to be that time of year again.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/zip/d/rhode-island-red-roosters/6224122833.html
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/zip/d/free-roosters/6225673525.html
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/zip/d/rhode-island-red-rooster/6225733693.html
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/rhode-island-red-rooster/6225516583.html

Swedish Flower roo $10 https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/rooster-swedish-flower/6204649526.html

Peafowl chicks. Odd ad, but figured I'd post it just in case. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/peacock-chicks-for-sale/6225851166.html

4 free Pekin "ducks" https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/pekin-ducks-free/6225644368.html

Polish bantams https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/polish-bantams/6194616156.html

Whole bunch of extra guys, plus sextet of large silkies. Includes drakes, gander and a bunch of roosters. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/large-breed-roosters-and/6225339106.html

Muscovies https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/ducks/6225138659.html

Black Langshan chicks. Wondering if the seller is the same as who was posting them here, and if so, do they lay purple eggs? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/d/black-langshan-chicks/6200270296.html

 

[nenebynature]

Anybody familiar with poultry laws in Henryville? I've looked and haven't been able to turn anything up. I hear a couple roosters down the road, but would still like to make sure I'm on the right side of the law...

Are you in city limits? I'm here in Memphis/Borden area and many of my neighbors have roosters.

 

[nenebynature]

Sorry I've been gone so long! DH had open heart surgery to fix his mitral valve and the preliminary testing started on 5/15. Surgery was 5/30. Discharged 6/7. I had my sixth back surgery 6/8. DH has had cardiac rehab 3X/week since he got home. I have my seventh back surgery on 8/28. Anyway, it's been nuts around here. Eggs piled up and filled the fridge. Fortunately, we were able to recoup at least part of the feed cost by putting them "on sale" via Nextdoor.com.

Anyway, I have some beautiful solid chocolate English Orpington and chocolate cuckoo English Orpington pullets for sale, as well as a black/lav split (about half English) Orp pullet, PLUS a pair of LF Cochins! I was supposed to get two pullets but got a partridge cockerel and a white pullet. The pullet is a doll. The partridge cockerel is less lovey dovey but he's fine and gorgeous. We've never had a partridge ANYTHING before. But I think I need to sell them. I wanted two pullets. We also had one silver spangled Hamburg pullet survive (one died within a day) and I'm keeping her. She is small but very pretty and I'm sure can get away from anyone who may pester her. Her name is Lumiere. We also finally got a SGD cockerel so hopefully we'll have eggs to hatch next year. They can be sexed at hatch. I love my SGD hens. They are sweet, friendly, and extremely treat motivated! They also don't pick on young ones, so grow outs that I'm keeping have been living peacefully with the Dorkings.

With Julie's permission, I'm posting photos of my chocolate and chocolate cuckoo hens that she bought last year. One also includes a lavender girl, but I'm restocking my lavenders and not planning to sell any except possibly some adults.

Finally, I'm thinking of selling my Bielefelder flock (5-6). They are all hens, about 3 years old but this is just their second year laying. They still lay regularly, good-sized dark brown speckled eggs, and would also be mighty tasty in the crock pot. They have a lot of breast meat compared to some of my other breeds.

Solid chocolate girls are $20 each, chocolate cuckoo pullets $25 each, and the black/lav split is $10. End of season deals. These are really almost straight run chick prices and I generally charge double this much, but my husband would like his garage back. They are all about 3 months old so will lay during the winter for you. Dad is from Fancy Chick lines via Jeff at Papa's, and the moms vary--some are black Orps ranging from my breeding to one via Fancy Chick, plus a chocolate hen I purchased from @Junibutt (such a sweetie, that girl) and one of her choc cuckoo daughters from last year from a different roo.

The LF Cochins are 10 weeks old. Haven't figured out a price. Prefer to sell as a pair. Make me an offer! I'll try to get some photos posted.

All are vaccinated against Marek's disease and have not been outdoors. They are healthy and wanting to go outside!

Here are the photos of Julie's birds that she got from me.

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Lavender to left, chocolate cuckoo to right (thanks to Mother2Hens for permission!)

View attachment 1081995Solid chocolate Orpington hen living with Mother2Hens.

Please let me know if you are interested. I believe I have 3 solids and 2 cuckoos available. Thanks!

So sorry for all of your health troubles!! Fingers crossed for speedy recoveries. Beautiful birds!