New chicken owner in Philadelphia area

[TwoCrows]

Here are a few more pictures of the girls At least I think they are all girls

Aside from the Polish (I have never kept this breed so I can't be sure) the rest all look like girls!!

 

[MrsMistyReal]

Welcome aboard to BYC family gr8 people tons of information, loads of fun, enjoy shake your tail feathers

 

[N F C]

What a pretty mixed flock! Hope you're enjoying them and it's nice to have you here!

 

[Stayc]

They are so handsome!

I actually would like a rooster, but I can't keep roosters where I live, so I'm relieved that it appears mine are girls.

Aww that sucks. I have a rooster who is just out of this world. He cracks me up constantly, and takes great care of his girls. I hope those ordinances change so one day you can have one.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Cathrine Welcome!

What a beautiful flock!

I do hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

 

[4 ever Orpington]

Hi everyone,

I am a new chicken owner - I received my baby chicks by mail (!) in August. They all seem to be doing great. They are lively, full of personality and make me laugh at some of their antics. They come running to the end of their run to greet anyone who comes into the yard - even our dog.

I tried to choose the breeds of my girls based on temperament. I ended up with 2 buff Orpingtons, 1 Plymouth Rock, 3 Wyandottes (silver laced, gold laced and columbian), 2 Australorps, 2 Speckled Sussex, 1 Red Sex Link and 2 Polish (because we have some polish heritage).

I asked for females. I know that is not a perfect science and I'm wondering if one of my australopes might be male. The tail is much more upright that all the other hens. No crowing though. Would I be able to tell at 5 months old?

I am looking forward to learning all about how to care for my girls on this site

 

[drumstick diva]

Looks like all girls to me, are they about the same age? You must have hit the jackpot.

 

[Cathrine]

Yep - got them all at the same time. The Red Star is doing the submissive squat - so I'm guessing eggs anytime now ?