When I first thought Tulip was a roo I told my husband that meant I needed more chicks so I brought home 5 newbies (chicken math) . Now I have to tell him that Tulip is a girl after all and 2 out of the 5 new chicks I bought to replace Tulip are roo's
I can just picture the blank stare he's going to give me when I break the news
Hi Serenity,
Columbian is a pattern and not a color. I think what you have is a dark Brahma and here is a link to many pics that are quite similar. http://www.google.com/search?q=dark...=Tm0sTrXmGK3D0AGZs5XhBg&sqi=2&ved=0CCQQsAQThe patterns vary according to if they meet the "SOP" or if they are hatchery quality, but I definately think this is what you have! Oh, and I think Tulip is a boy
They do look similar to the Dark Brahma but have more white. Maybe they are a cross between a dark and light brahma? They don't quite look exactly like either but look like a tad bit of both? I think I will make a post and see what others who ordered from MPC ended up looking like, curious what the outcome is going to be......
Do you think Tulip is a boy because of the slow feathering?? This waiting around stuff sure is hard
Good to see you today also, how did you end up doing?
They do look similar to the Dark Brahma but have more white. Maybe they are a cross between a dark and light brahma? They don't quite look exactly like either but look like a tad bit of both? I think I will make a post and see what others who ordered from MPC ended up looking like, curious what the outcome is going to be......
Do you think Tulip is a boy because of the slow feathering?? This waiting around stuff sure is hard
Good to see you today also, how did you end up doing?
Oooops I meant to say Iris is a boy, so sorry
He has that boy look and a more colorful comb than Tulip. I think Tulip is a girl just slower to feather.
I did great. By 12:45 I had everything sold, phew! I really didn't think I could load those birds up again for another swap as it was very stressful on both them and myself. I think they went to good homes too
They do look similar to the Dark Brahma but have more white. Maybe they are a cross between a dark and light brahma? They don't quite look exactly like either but look like a tad bit of both? I think I will make a post and see what others who ordered from MPC ended up looking like, curious what the outcome is going to be......
Do you think Tulip is a boy because of the slow feathering?? This waiting around stuff sure is hard
Good to see you today also, how did you end up doing?
Oooops I meant to say Iris is a boy, so sorry
He has that boy look and a more colorful comb than Tulip. I think Tulip is a girl just slower to feather.
I did great. By 12:45 I had everything sold, phew! I really didn't think I could load those birds up again for another swap as it was very stressful on both them and myself. I think they went to good homes too
Talk soon!
That's awesome! Glad you did so great at the swap!!
I will be so bummed if Iris is a boy, I have grown super fond of her or him! I found this link, this chick definitely looks like my LB's so maybe there is some hope? https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=411099
Iris looks like a rooster to me. Time will tell for sure. I agree about the dark brahma/light brahma mix. I have 2 dark brahma girls and my girls have the same feather pattern as your chickens but yours are a lot lighter. They are beautiful birds though! I am still in shock on how pretty they are!