Meyer Hatchery Chicken pics anyone??

[boydfarm]

12 pullets from the Rare Marans collection
1 Meyer Meal Maker
6 Fry Pan Bargain


I'm actually starting over. I had a total hip replacement in June, so re-homed my flock in preparation for that. (I still maintain that I cannot possible be old enough to require a new hip!)

I started out with Buff Orps, Wellsummers and Marans. I loved them each and all! They were about 6 years old.

Last year, I added red sex links and Tetra Tints (from TSC) - they just aren't the same as the heritage breeds! (And the TT rooster was mean!)

So I currently have 16 Bielefelders that are about 2 weeks old - LOVE LOVE LOVE ! they are so full of life! And (google them) so beautiful when grown!!
8 BBW turkeys
and awaiting my Meyer order

How about you ?

 

[mimischicksnat]

Just now clicked submit! Hatch date August 18. I think I'm done now.

Oops! Chicken Math. I just added 2 Blue Splash Marans to my order which will be coming next week...

How did that happen??

 

[NanaLynn]

So... I went to Big R to get my husband a replacement BR and ended up coming home with 7 chicks. lol! (who's surprised? no one!)
These were from a mixed bin so breeds are strictly guesses:
2 BR, 2 EE, 1 SS, 1 SLW, and 1 unknown chipmunk. The SLW was a freebie from the straight run bin because the lady thought they looked cool and wanted to know what it was so she wants me to report back. I had never seen one with white shoulders before so I wasn't 100% sure it was a SLW so I just said ok. Who's going to turn down a free chick!? lol Hopefully it's a girl. I'm pretty sure it is because it has a flat comb with no ridges.
Nothing like getting over a pet by buying a bunch more! That brings our total to 25. That's a nice even #.

Here's some quick pics.

EE #1 (Blossom) in the front, SS (Freckles) in the back



SS - Freckles



EE #1 (Blossom) with BR #1 (Peg) and SS in the back



EE #2 (Clover)


Unknown (Sweetie) - chipmunk, single comb, pink legs - maybe Leghorn?



EE #2 (Clover), BR #2 (Granite), and unknown (Sweetie). DD's 3 favorite



SLW - Poppy

They are all so adorable. I love that you're not sure what they all are, it is fun figuring it out with you. I just hope they are all hens, if that's what you want of course.

That is a great way to help with your loss!

I only sold for $5 each so maybe that's why I got so many offers. But I had no idea if they even would sell here so I thought 5 was fine. If I sell 2 more I will do $10 each and after that maybe $15 and see what happens.

Dopey me.... I should have asked. I'm sure I could have gotten 10 easily. Next time I'll bump it up.
YAY!!!

Hey, it's a start for you and it works and you made a little money. Good job!

After looking at pictures I think she is a single comb gold laced wyandotte. It's really the only thing she looks like. I thought that right away when I saw her but the single comb threw me. After doing a little reading I see it's pretty common especially in hatchery birds to get a single combed wyandotte. So now we have a slw, glw, and blrw.

That sounds like one cool chick. Can't wait to see her process! One each of the Wyandottes? Nice. You still need a CW now, to complete the set!

Uh oh...just came in from collecting eggs. My RIR was in the nest box. I just figured she was laying until I stuck my hand under her and got pecked. She fluffed up too. Then I found her egg under her. Seems like she's thinking about being broody. I guess I'll see if she roosts tonight.

I am right there with you. I have two broodies now. My PR, Rocky is broody for a 5th time and my CM, Cuckoo for the 4th time. I have both broody cages set up for them now. Cuckoo was in for 3 nights and she was back in the nest box last night, so I went to move her and when I went to get her there was Rocky a few nest boxes down. Geez! So two less eggs for awhile.

I was able to add the silkies onto my order this morning!!!
And in other news they had a couple BRLW available today

Nice! Did you order the BRLW's too or are you just tempting us?

 

[NotableNancy]

Next year it will be 30 for sure since I want to keep 1 of each of the OE mixes to laying age to figure out which combo produces the best result.

That's what I like to hear!!!

I don't really like changing the size numbers either. On my phone, I end up messing everything up when I try. The weird quoting happens to me sometimes. I haven't figured out why. And for some reason, I can never quote @NotableNancy . I don't get it!

That's weird... maybe because I use an Apple?

Uh oh...just came in from collecting eggs. My RIR was in the nest box. I just figured she was laying until I stuck my hand under her and got pecked. She fluffed up too. Then I found her egg under her. Seems like she's thinking about being broody. I guess I'll see if she roosts tonight.

And they're not 'supposed' to go broody! I just packed away my dog cage so of course that means I'll be getting one soon

@Melabella @Christine9 @boydfarm are all getting chicks this week!
Hope they all arrive safely!

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Anyone else have chicks coming soon?
Are these your first chicks? What did you order?

ME!!! 3 GB and 1 OE!!!

Oops! Chicken Math. I just added 2 Blue Splash Marans to my order which will be coming next week...

How did that happen??

LOL.... that's a great add on They're on my list for next time. MORE than a year... and I really mean it this time

 

[NanaLynn]

@trsturself They have red leghorns and dark RIR's there too! So neat, I have never seen those before.

@NotableNancy Which day are yours coming?

 

[Melabella]

Oops! Chicken Math. I just added 2 Blue Splash Marans to my order which will be coming next week...

How did that happen??

Oh Gosh... someone take my computer away... I just added 3 buckeye girls to my order, shipping today or tomorrow. I think I probably missed to day, and they will arrive in two separate orders of 3 each. Why do they post the extras link on FB... they are evil there at Meyer,,,, E V I L.....

Here is praying for safe arrivals for everyone this week!

Can't wait!!

MB

 

[mimischicksnat]

Oh Gosh... someone take my computer away... I just added 3 buckeye girls to my order, shipping today or tomorrow. I think I probably missed to day, and they will arrive in two separate orders of 3 each. Why do they post the extras link on FB... they are evil there at Meyer,,,, E V I L.....

Here is praying for safe arrivals for everyone this week!

Can't wait!!

MB

 

[NotableNancy]

Does anyone have a CCL close to laying... or laying... with pics? Mine are starting to get wattles and pinking up in the face... just wondering what they look like
and how old they are when they lay.
Mine are 16 weeks

 

[christine9]

Does anyone have a CCL close to laying... or laying... with pics?  Mine are starting to get wattles and pinking up in the face... just wondering what they look like 
and how old they are when they lay.
Mine are 16 weeks

Oh can't wait to see those eggs!
(Hey look, quoted you just fine this time lol)

 

[COChix]

12 pullets from the Rare Marans collection
  1 Meyer Meal Maker
  6 Fry Pan Bargain


I'm actually starting over.  I had a total hip replacement in June, so re-homed my flock in preparation for that. (I still maintain that I cannot possible be old enough to require a new hip!)

I started out with Buff Orps, Wellsummers and Marans.  I loved them each and all!  They were about 6 years old.

Last year, I added red sex links and Tetra Tints (from TSC) - they just aren't the same as the heritage breeds! (And the TT rooster was mean!)

So I currently have 16 Bielefelders that are about 2 weeks old - LOVE LOVE LOVE !  they are so full of life!  And (google them) so beautiful when grown!!
                                 8 BBW turkeys 
    and awaiting my Meyer order 


How about you ?

can you post some pics of your Barnevelder's? Plese