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[linda711]

Welcome from Centre Co!

They are Marans. They are a dark brownish red color. I got them from a BYCer. 

. What is BYCer?

 

[mama2my4]

Chad, I don't think that is a barred Cochin, its type is all wrong. I think its a Cuckoo Marans???? or a mix???

You know, I thought the same thing, but I don't really know enough to say for sure. Thought he didn't look round enough?

 

[wingstone]

Chad, I don't think that is a barred Cochin, its type is all wrong. I think its a Cuckoo Marans???? or a mix???

If this is the one he got from me it is very possible that it has ancona mix in there somewhere..

 

[heatherscooby77]

If this is the one he got from me it is very possible that it has ancona mix in there somewhere..

No biggie, he's hot, LOL. Just sayin.

Penta nice job on the coop!

 

[roseschickies]

Since my chickens are all roosters these days, I will be interested in purchasing Pullets! If any have a few around, or want to trade for Roosters.. I have a black cochin, White Cochin, Silkie, Rosecomb bantam, And aparently my Fav that is brown and White is also a rooster that is a Cochin of some sort... Check out my pics.. ALL ROOSTERS

and the one is about 6 months, Not a Peep outta him.. wakls around like the ladies do.. Seems low in the pecking order with the only 3 girls I have.. sigh..

 

[PAchickengirl]

I use the bungee cords too. When the feeders are full they hang low and bob all over the place lol. 

Do they spill when they bob? I've been having trouble with them spilling the water in the straw, even with it up on bricks. Was worried about humidity and the cold, so I've been putting it on the porch part of the run and bringing it in at night. That solution helps the freezing, also. But was trying to figure out if hanging it would be a better set up, but was worried about spillage.

 

[jcf3202]

. What is BYCer?

Another member of this board (Back Yard Chickener)

 

[wingstone]

Quote: just didn't want everyone trying to figure it out,,,,,,these are the only 2 breeds that are possible since it is the only ones the person keeps....

bu I gptta say he does look good and proud..

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I'm new to this group! Any one in Monroe or Carbon Counties?

Berks here!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I walked into the book store. It hurt.
I found the chicken books while DH was looking for his books. The first (and only) one I picked up had me worried. The first thing the author wrote was about Cornelius, the Corn Flakes rooster. He was taking a stab as to what he thought he was, but hadn't bothered to find out for sure before guessing. That was weird to me. Then he says that chicks start with temps of 85-90* (no info on body language or peeping being indicators of being too cold or hot) the first week, are fully feathered by 10 days, and that a full grown chicken will die at those temperatures. I put the book down.
We are not writing a book on this site. We are helping each other to the best of our abilities. I will not take what one person says as law. Some things vary by owner (light during the winter vs. no light. Heat vs. no heat). I don't know how much I agree with this author. I just know that the first three things I saw were things I found hard to swallow.
My point, aside from venting, is that we always need to research our questions. I still don't have answers to some things, so I er on the side of caution.

Hmmmm well I guess we always have to use our better judgement and always think for ourselves too aint! If you think about the hen sets on the eggs and produces a temp approx 99-100 and after they hatch they remain under momma for a few days..... answers itself right? I have read as well that anything under 95 degrees the first several days the chicks can die from chill alone..... this also makes sense to me because of hanging under momma.