Our Mixed Flock Journey!

[drstratton]

Do I take it you have Marans? Sorry, I'm still trying to get everyone sorted out but those dark brown eggs are lovely! Who lays the speckly one in the bottom left corner?

Yes, I have Marans & I love their eggs too! I was preparing a carton of eggs to share with a friend & my husband asked if I was going to put one of the dark brown eggs in, I told him no, those are for me...I'm not a very good friend...lol The speckled egg is from one of my Welsummer girls!

 

[Ribh]

Yes, I have Marans & I love their eggs too! I was preparing a carton of eggs to share with a friend & my husband asked if I was going to put one of the dark brown eggs in, I told him no, those are for me...I'm not a very good friend...lol The speckled egg is from one of my Welsummer girls!

What is FBMC an abbreviation of? Is that a Marans or something else? The States has so many hybrids we never see out here so I'm a little uncertain on some things.

 

[drstratton]

What is FBMC an abbreviation of? Is that a Marans or something else? The States has so many hybrids we never see out here so I'm a little uncertain on some things.

It stands for French Black Copper Marans. I don't believe it's a hybrid. I have one hen & 2 roosters. I also have 2 hens that Hoover's Hatchery calls Midnight Majesty Marans, I believe they are hybrids. Their eggs aren't quite as dark as the FBCM! I'm still learning the abbreviations too, it took me a bit to realize what BR was.

 

[Ribh]

It stands for French Black Copper Marans. I don't believe it's a hybrid. I have one hen & 2 roosters. I also have 2 hens that Hoover's Hatchery calls Midnight Majesty Marans, I believe they are hybrids. Their eggs aren't quite as dark as the FBCM! I'm still learning the abbreviations too, it took me a bit to realize what BR was.

Ah, well. I have BRs so I know that one. Always best to ask. There are some distinct differences between American & Aussie chickens. For example our Aracaunas aren't rumpless & Frizzles [both standard & bantam] are an actual breed out here ~ like with the Brits. I thought my Frizzle would be a glamour girl only but she's actually a really good layer.

 

[N F C]

City ordinances . I live in Metro Chicago-land. Two adjacent suburbs , Franklin Park, and Northlake, do not allow chickens or ducks at all.
The local governments of the local communities make their own rulings/choices. In City Of Chicago within city limits, chickens and roosters are allowed. Only time they would tell you to get rid/remove rooster, is if it becomes a noise nuisance. (and people complain) Also If there is suspicion of rooster fighting.
So in this large metro area, with the multitude of suburbs, its a hit or miss on chickens allowed.
Seramas are just cuties as pets. The one in below pix is one that I got last year, Also my Avatar shows one from years past.
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This one I named Dyna.

Cavey, what a beauty!

I have to show you my flock they are crazy funny and there is a lot of them I think I have them all

Nice to see your pictures!

 

[drstratton]

Ah, well. I have BRs so I know that one. Always best to ask. There are some distinct differences between American & Aussie chickens. For example our Aracaunas aren't rumpless & Frizzles [both standard & bantam] are an actual breed out here ~ like with the Brits. I thought my Frizzle would be a glamour girl only but she's actually a really good layer.

Your hens are beautiful! I'm trying to get caught up on the last month of your thread...it's a busy one & I'm really enjoying it!

 

[drstratton]

Good morning all! I went out and checked on my chickens and Ophelia seemed to be doing fine this morning, she came running out for the cracked corn along with everyone else! I will continue to keep a close eye on her today!

After I checked the chickens I looked in on Daphne! She had 13 kits, I couldn't believe it when I finished counting all of them! And on Labor Day...so fitting! I couldn't get a clear picture they were wiggling so much...lol!

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[Flockincrazy]

Cavey, what a beauty!



Nice to see your pictures!

Thanks I love my animals my hubby says that I love them more than him jokingly of course

 

[Ribh]

Your hens are beautiful! I'm trying to get caught up on the last month of your thread...it's a busy one & I'm really enjoying it!

Yep, we're a garrulous lot. Wait till you realise there's 2 other really chatty threads you need to read as well because the conversations move across all 3 threads & we often forget where we've posted.

 

[drstratton]

Yep, we're a garrulous lot. Wait till you realise there's 2 other really chatty threads you need to read as well because the conversations move across all 3 threads & we often forget where we've posted.

I have a hard enough time keeping up with threads, without mixing the conversation up on other threads...lol!