My project chicks

[kurby22]

This happened with the parents the rooster started off mottled/laced then molted out the mottles and stayed that way which seems to be happening all over again

That is a bummer! I wonder why it's not really taking? Those lacing genes must be strong!

 

[Poultrybonkers]

That is a bummer! I wonder why it's not really taking? Those lacing genes must be strong!

I can only hope they get them back im hoping this one keeps hers as its still strong

 

[kurby22]

I can only hope they get them back im hoping this one keeps hers as its still strong View attachment 3160315

Yeah that is really nice mottling!

 

[lilmillefleur]

Beautiful birds! I hope you continue the project but I understand if not.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Any guesses on genders?
11 weeks old

I think they are all pullets but wow they are maturing quite fast

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Well they all are lost/losing the mottling so this was a waste of three years.... Really aint worth carring on this anymore since apparently both parents need to be mottled as they apparently cant be splits that doesnt work and since none are mottled wont ever get a mottled from them so gonna scrap this project

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Well they all are lost/losing the mottling so this was a waste of three years.... Really aint worth carring on this anymore since apparently both parents need to be mottled as they apparently cant be splits that doesnt work and since none are mottled wont ever get a mottled from them so gonna scrap this project View attachment 3190827View attachment 3190828View attachment 3190829View attachment 3190830

The first one is really pretty

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Heres the disapointments now. None have mottling and the one that did is losing them so this was 3 years wasted last pic is the male that I was gonna use but not worth the time for this kinda wanna get out of chickens this isnt fun anymore...nothing is

 

[kurby22]

Heres the disapointments now. None have mottling and the one that did is losing them so this was 3 years wasted last pic is the male that I was gonna use but not worth the time for this kinda wanna get out of chickens this isnt fun anymore...nothing isView attachment 3209692View attachment 3209693View attachment 3209694View attachment 3209699

I’m so sorry you’re feeling bummed out Chickens can definitely be a challenge…lots of frustration and heartache. Maybe take some time to re-evaluate what you like and don’t like about chickening and see where you stand. I always try not to make big decisions when I’m feeling really down and defeated…as I always regret it later. I’m feeling frustrated myself…I’ve been losing chickens to some phantom illness (finally figured out it’s a vitamin deficiency) and my heart just can’t take the losses :-( I feel like a bad chickener…:-( hugs

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Update on the disapointments lol
Pullet 1

Pullet 2

Pullet 3

if I was breeding for lacings number three would be the best one lol