I've had this beautiful girl for a couple of years, but never bothered to research her breed or give her a name - I have so many, it seemed pointless. However, she is growing on me in her curious and alert personality, her ability to stay so sleek and clean, and the abundant number of eggs she gives me. I currently have several pullets and cockerels with white/mixed coloring coming along (I believe from her eggs), so now I'm interested in confirming her breed.
The particulars: She came from a rescue situation, with several "pairs" of chickens of various breeds, at about 6 months old. I said "pairs" because we were told they were male/female pairs of each breed - but no information came about which breeds. Of 12 birds, she turned out to be the only pullet. She mixes with the flock quite well, no aggressiveness. Never seen her go broody. Never flown over our fence, but she's often the first one through the gate when I let them free-range, and leads the pack to their favorite hangouts. She moves fast and is rarely still. She lays one large white egg - every - single - day. She is smaller than most of my other hens. Four toes. Single comb with 5 points, that flops forwards over her beak. Holds her tail erect. Light yellow/tan legs and beak. White earlobe. Orange-gold eyes.
I read up on the breed characteristics and compared photos for about 20 white chicken breeds, and I believe she's a Leghorn. Agree? If not, what is she?
Also, what name suggestions do you have?
The particulars: She came from a rescue situation, with several "pairs" of chickens of various breeds, at about 6 months old. I said "pairs" because we were told they were male/female pairs of each breed - but no information came about which breeds. Of 12 birds, she turned out to be the only pullet. She mixes with the flock quite well, no aggressiveness. Never seen her go broody. Never flown over our fence, but she's often the first one through the gate when I let them free-range, and leads the pack to their favorite hangouts. She moves fast and is rarely still. She lays one large white egg - every - single - day. She is smaller than most of my other hens. Four toes. Single comb with 5 points, that flops forwards over her beak. Holds her tail erect. Light yellow/tan legs and beak. White earlobe. Orange-gold eyes.
I read up on the breed characteristics and compared photos for about 20 white chicken breeds, and I believe she's a Leghorn. Agree? If not, what is she?
Also, what name suggestions do you have?
