My Plethora of Dinosaurs

[AsaDotJava]

As promised in my introduction, here is the start of my photo thread Y'all are going to beg me to take a break from photographing chickens and ducks real soon LOL

Up first is my "Blue Pen." Posting these photos makes my breath catch in my throat, as I tragically lost the roo on October 5th He was my absolute favourite bird. Ugh, guys. It hurts my heart...

Introducing -
~ Theo (Opal Legbar roo) Goodbye my sweet boy
~ Tora (Opal Legbar hen)
~ Misty (Blue Partridge Brahma pullet, lighter)
~ Dawn (Blue Partridge Brahma pullet, darker)
~ Sterling (Silverudds Blue pullet)

The two newest additions to the "Blue Pen" are yet unnamed/unsexed Silkies...

"The Big Birds"...
~ Ellis (Giant roo of some mix, see his thread!)
~ Amybyrd (Blue/tan Icelandic hen)
~ Dizzy (partridge? Icelandic hen)

We have a pen of Silkies that are white (with one black/brown interloper haha), lovingly watched over by a Silkie x roo...
~ Panic Button (aka PB)

My "Bluebirds"... Old English Bantam Gamebirds, suspect pullets
~ Atlantic
~ Pacific

My husband's "girls," EE labeled as "Americauna pullets"...
~ Hoot
~ Holler

Our three yet unnamed RIR pullets...

Our two rescued roos (see their breed ID thread!)
~ A.M. (light barred colour)
~ P.M. (Australorp-ish)

Whew, that's all for now! I have... 9 - I think? -bantams to band and photograph tomorrow, and I will add them then!

 

[AsaDotJava]

Oh shoot, I forgot about the Frizzle bantams... Make that 13 to photograph and band tomorrow One Gold Sebright, two unknown gold and black birds, four Frizzles, and a half dozen stag Sebright/Japanese/Cochin/Old English crosses!

Edited to add: While I am at it, I can tell their stories a bit too I suppose!

The "Blue Pen" (minus the Silkies) and the Icelandic hens are from a local breeder who sadly retired a few months ago after a decade or so of breeding!

PB and the Silkies are from a good friend of mine. She took in the flock of Silkies owned by an elderly rancher I worked for, and these are descedents of those birds ❤

Ellis the big roo came free with some meat rabbits I purchased. I was told, before I got gim, that he was a Light Brahma. Yeahhhh... no lol. But he is a GOOD BOY. He takes amazing care of his ladies and is very cordial with us... We are very lucky to have him!

My two rescued roos, if you missed their ID post, are rescues that someone dumped at a dog park type area.

My little Bluebirds, the EE and RIR pullets are (I am ashamed to say) TSC birds. I have zero self-control and employees who give me discounts are really making it even harder haha I am looking forward to doing some fun Bantam crosses with the OEGBs, and we are hoping to create a flock of good layers with the RIR and EE girls!

 

[BY Bob]

As promised in my introduction, here is the start of my photo thread Y'all are going to beg me to take a break from photographing chickens and ducks real soon LOL

Up first is my "Blue Pen." Posting these photos makes my breath catch in my throat, as I tragically lost the roo on October 5th He was my absolute favourite bird. Ugh, guys. It hurts my heart...

Introducing -
~ Theo (Opal Legbar roo) Goodbye my sweet boy
~ Tora (Opal Legbar hen)
~ Misty (Blue Partridge Brahma pullet, lighter)
~ Dawn (Blue Partridge Brahma pullet, darker)
~ Sterling (Silverudds Blue pullet)
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The two newest additions to the "Blue Pen" are yet unnamed/unsexed Silkies...
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"The Big Birds"...
~ Ellis (Giant roo of some mix, see his thread!)
~ Amybyrd (Blue/tan Icelandic hen)
~ Dizzy (partridge? Icelandic hen)
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We have a pen of Silkies that are white (with one black/brown interloper haha), lovingly watched over by a Silkie x roo...
~ Panic Button (aka PB)
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My "Bluebirds"... Old English Bantam Gamebirds, suspect pullets
~ Atlantic
~ Pacific
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My husband's "girls," EE labeled as "Americauna pullets"...
~ Hoot
~ Holler
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Our three yet unnamed RIR pullets...
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Our two rescued roos (see their breed ID thread!)
~ A.M. (light barred colour)
~ P.M. (Australorp-ish)
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Whew, that's all for now! I have... 9 - I think? -bantams to band and photograph tomorrow, and I will add them then!

These are beautiful birds. What a great flock! I love how you gathered them all up. They are so lucky to have you

 

[AsaDotJava]

Thank you so much! I really adore them all

 

[AsaDotJava]

Mooore photos!

"Pacific" & "Atlantic" - Old English bantams

Some of my grow outs (EE "Hoot" in the center)

One of our little RIR pullets... Such sweet and curious birds!

One of the little black Frizzles is obsessed with the camera lol

My two gorgeous, soft white Frizzles
Also clearly exhibiting the difference between a pullet and a cockerel! I'm thinking their names are going to be "Pastel" and "Pascal"

Head of the Silkie pen, "Panic Button"
(I know with that comb, he is a cross. But goodness, isn't he handsome?!)

Head of my Icelandic hens, "Ellis"
He is such a stately, calm, wonderful bird.

 

[BY Bob]

Mooore photos!

"Pacific" & "Atlantic" - Old English bantams
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Some of my grow outs (EE "Hoot" in the center)
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One of our little RIR pullets... Such sweet and curious birds!
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One of the little black Frizzles is obsessed with the camera lol
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My two gorgeous, soft white Frizzles
Also clearly exhibiting the difference between a pullet and a cockerel! I'm thinking their names are going to be "Pastel" and "Pascal"
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Head of the Silkie pen, "Panic Button"
(I know with that comb, he is a cross. But goodness, isn't he handsome?!)
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Head of my Icelandic hens, "Ellis"
He is such a stately, calm, wonderful bird.
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What beautiful little dinosaurs! They are a very pretty flock. I love those roosters. They both have very serious faces.

 

[AsaDotJava]

What beautiful little dinosaurs! They are a very pretty flock. I love those roosters. They both have very serious faces.

Thank you The boys are very dedicated to their jobs!

 

[TwoShepherds]

What a lovely flock! I enjoyed seeing their photos!

 

[BY Bob]

Thank you The boys are very dedicated to their jobs!

A good rooster is a treasure. Treat them well.

 

[drumstick diva]

A good rooster is hard to find , rejoice if you have one.