We got our first chickens yesterday. We've made them a temporary home in our shed, as my husband surprised us, so it was very short notice. The guy we got them from (on craigslist) had gotten them because they were "cute" when they were chicks and his kids wanted them.
They were born in March, but the guy didn't know what kind they were and even though I've been researching chickens for a little while now, I still don't know what they are. Can someone help me? Sorry the pics aren't the greatest, I'm using my webcam and the lighting isn't that great.
Also we had a small egg this morning waiting for us when we went in, how old are they when they start laying? It was my understanding they shouldn't be laying for another few months now? If they were born in March they would be about 3 months.
Thanks for any input. I'm sorry the pics aren't the greatest, I will work on getting better ones...
I have a pic of the egg, but I'm having trouble uploading it to photobucket - I'm still trying for that one...
They were born in March, but the guy didn't know what kind they were and even though I've been researching chickens for a little while now, I still don't know what they are. Can someone help me? Sorry the pics aren't the greatest, I'm using my webcam and the lighting isn't that great.
Also we had a small egg this morning waiting for us when we went in, how old are they when they start laying? It was my understanding they shouldn't be laying for another few months now? If they were born in March they would be about 3 months.
Thanks for any input. I'm sorry the pics aren't the greatest, I will work on getting better ones...


I have a pic of the egg, but I'm having trouble uploading it to photobucket - I'm still trying for that one...