Nov 6, 2024 #1 R Roni C25 Hatching Mar 22, 2024 6 0 9 I have an OEGB hen that has a beard, and I'm wondering if this is a possible gene in OEGBs or if it's only possible if some other breed is mixed in.
I have an OEGB hen that has a beard, and I'm wondering if this is a possible gene in OEGBs or if it's only possible if some other breed is mixed in.
Nov 6, 2024 #2 JedJackson Enabler 8 Years Jul 6, 2016 13,701 34,165 1,112 NW Washington state There are muffed old English games. They're more common in the UK. But this one looks more like a mix to me because it has yellow skin and a rather plump body shape. I'm thinking it may be an Easter egger bantam or mix of that variety.
There are muffed old English games. They're more common in the UK. But this one looks more like a mix to me because it has yellow skin and a rather plump body shape. I'm thinking it may be an Easter egger bantam or mix of that variety.
Nov 6, 2024 #3 The Moonshiner Fixin' to get in trouble, you comin'? 🛸 🏴☠️ Premium Feather Member 8 Years Nov 17, 2016 30,061 173,940 1,361 Missouri I've never heard of a bearded OEGB
Nov 6, 2024 #4 SunHwaKwon Crowing 9 Years Jul 19, 2015 5,659 2,795 457 North Central Florida Doesn't look at all like an OEGB to me. Who told you that's what it is?
Nov 6, 2024 Thread starter #5 R Roni C25 Hatching Mar 22, 2024 6 0 9 This is the rooster that came with her. The other hens aren't bearded.
Nov 6, 2024 #6 Egg Snatcher Free Ranging 5 Years May 11, 2020 4,068 8,400 571 SW Missouri They look like possible bantam Easter egger OEGB mixes to me. I’ve also never heard of bearded OEGBs.
They look like possible bantam Easter egger OEGB mixes to me. I’ve also never heard of bearded OEGBs.
Nov 11, 2024 #7 Gray Farms Conserve Heritage Breed Livestock 9 Years Apr 11, 2016 14,443 19,302 687 NW Missouri Crossbred. Not pure Old English