New Brahma Group: Blue Partridge x Partridge, Plus Dark

[Studabird]

Thanks, I sure hope more than just a measly 8 hatch like the last time! Bad hatches seem to be going around right now. I think I got caught up in that wave somehow, need to break that cycle. I can't keep any birds, though I may be tempted to keep at least one or two pullets from Jane or Maddie, if there are any. I have no idea if they're pullet producers or not since these are their first chicks.
I'm off to bed, haven't been sleeping well. I go to sleep okay, but wake at 5 a.m. with my ribcage hurting where I fell. I want to sleep! Good night.

Good night and sleep well. I have had two back surgeries and know what if feels like.

 

[ixialila]

Hello experienced Brahma mamas! I've always had Buffs but just added 2 Partridge that I was hoping to get some input on- sexing and coloring. They are approximately 5.5 wks old now, is it way too soon to sex them? I am illegally harboring them fr my HOA so absolutely cannot have roos. Thanks for your help and input!

 

[speckledhen]

Hello experienced Brahma mamas! I've always had Buffs but just added 2 Partridge that I was hoping to get some input on- sexing and coloring. They are approximately 5.5 wks old now, is it way too soon to sex them? I am illegally harboring them fr my HOA so absolutely cannot have roos. Thanks for your help and input!

Both are pullets. You're safe! But, just know that the gals can make a heap of noise, too!

 

[ixialila]

Both are pullets. You're safe! But, just know that the gals can make a heap of noise, too!

Ahhhh, thank you! I've watched your wonderful YouTube videos and am really grateful for your knowledge!

 

[speckledhen]

Thanks so much. Just know that if they were cockerels ,by now, you'd be seeing some solid black or orange feathers coming in on the chest or wing tops. Those have patterned feathers there so I'm about 99.9% sure they're pullets.

 

[speckledhen]

Poor naked Brandy. She doesn't even want to leave the hospital cage where she's been spending nights under a reptile bulb since she blew all her feathers at once. And it's been warm this week, comparatively.

 

[Twizzler]

Poor naked Brandy. She doesn't even want to leave the hospital cage where she's been spending nights under a reptile bulb since she blew all her feathers at once. And it's been warm this week, comparatively. View attachment 2403194

Omg she doesn’t even look like a chicken

 

[speckledhen]

Omg she doesn’t even look like a chicken

She probably doesn't feel like one, either, poor baby.

 

[ColtHandorf]

Goodness I'm glad I've never had any of mine blow their whole molt at once. Poor thing.

 

[1muttsfan]

Two of my hens did that this fall, unfortunately coinciding with a weeks long cold snap that sent temps plunging into the low 30's at night. Everyone seems to be feathering in now, after a brief warm up.