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[Chenry51]

I have just purchased 2 chickens i have an amaracuna rooster 4 weeks old and an all purpuse giant black hen 2 days old i have family that has done this aslong as i can remember im really excited to get into it my self if anyone has any info on the amaracuna rooster it would definitely be my first question thanks

 

[OrganicFarmWife]

Welcome! Look for the Amaracuna thread, they can tell you everything you want to know. Also be sure it is a Amaracuna, you could have an Easter Egger if you just got him from the feed store.
I have two EE hens, they are very sweet.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and

- glad that you could join us.

The Learning Centre is a great resource, even for experienced chicken keepers - loads of info on anything chicken. https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

Joining your state thread may be useful as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - just type the name of your state in the search box.

All the best
CT

 

[drumstick diva]

If you got your birds from a feed store, they will be Easter eggers regardless of what they call them. Easter eggers are a mixed breed , very popular and generally lay pastel egg pink, tan or green (hence their name).

 

[N F C]

If you're going to keep a rooster, I'd encourage you to get more hens. The recommended ratio is 1 rooster to 10 hens, otherwise, the hen may be over-bred and injuries occur.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[Chenry51]

Thanks yall

 

[Chenry51]

I had another question i did buy both of them at the feed store my hen i bought the lasy told me ahe was an all purpose hen called a"giant black hen" if anyone know about that

 

[OrganicFarmWife]

Could they have meant a Jersey Giant? Maybe a mutt

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to join the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC.

 

[N F C]

I had another question i did buy both of them at the feed store my hen i bought the lasy told me ahe was an all purpose hen called a"giant black hen" if anyone know about that

If you can post a picture of the hen on this forum, they can help you with identifying the breed (read the picture guidelines first):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this