Polish Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[andrea2chicken]

Wow she is bantam and you found her at a feed store. You don't know how lucky you are. I searched high and low for golden laced or any other color and they were almost impossible to find in the bantam size. You definitely scored!!

I got four of em from a feed store. My 5thone was listed as a bantam however she is a bit large to be.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I got four of em from a feed store. My 5thone was listed as a bantam however she is a bit large to be.

So lucky. If you ever breed them let me know. I'd be interested in purchasing some hatching eggs for sure.

 

[Agarrard]

Wow she is bantam and you found her at a feed store. You don't know how lucky you are. I searched high and low for golden laced or any other color and they were almost impossible to find in the bantam size. You definitely scored!!

I ended up with a Sultan Bantam, and the Polish Bantam. Never thought I would end up with the "Poodles of the chicken world" They came from a Cal-Ranch feed store which I was told uses Dunlap hatchery out of Idaho. When I looked at their website I couldn't find buff polish but you can buy standard sizes in other colors and assorted bantams. I just don't think I'm brave enough for the gamble. In the spring, I'll have a better idea as to what to look for in the feed store bin. So far their quality seems to be very nice. No missing toenails, crooked beaks, and haven't had any health issues thus far.

Tell me, do you think you could gauge sex by leg size at a few days old? Maybe not be 100%, but do you think there would be a noticeable difference? Or by their stance? Big Bird was bigger than most in the bin(hence the name), I just assumed she was possibly a few days older. The store was getting chicks in every few days so it's hard to compare. As a newby, I didn't have a clue as to what I was getting. I feel more prepared now!

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I ended up with a Sultan Bantam, and the Polish Bantam. Never thought I would end up with the "Poodles of the chicken world" They came from a Cal-Ranch feed store which I was told uses Dunlap hatchery out of Idaho. When I looked at their website I couldn't find buff polish but you can buy standard sizes in other colors and assorted bantams. I just don't think I'm brave enough for the gamble. In the spring, I'll have a better idea as to what to look for in the feed store bin. So far their quality seems to be very nice. No missing toenails, crooked beaks, and haven't had any health issues thus far.

Tell me, do you think you could gauge sex by leg size at a few days old? Maybe not be 100%, but do you think there would be a noticeable difference? Or by their stance? Big Bird was bigger than most in the bin(hence the name), I just assumed she was possibly a few days older. The store was getting chicks in every few days so it's hard to compare. As a newby, I didn't have a clue as to what I was getting. I feel more prepared now!

I think the legs can be an indicator but I have roosters with twig legs as well..

 

[Chicken5555]

I think the legs can be an indicator but I have roosters with twig legs as well..

LOL - twig legged rooster.

My Ameraucana cockerel's legs are a little on the slim side.

@Agarrard
Yeah, for the most part boys legs tend to be a little more hefty. with some breeds the boys will have shorter wing feathers than the girls. You can't always rely on the "boys have more attitude" theory because the ones with the most attitude from both of my chick batches ended up being girls. Good Luck!!!

 

[jenniferlamar70]

LOL - twig legged rooster.   My Ameraucana cockerel's legs are a little on the slim side.

@Agarrard


Yeah, for the most part boys legs tend to be a little more hefty. with some breeds the boys will have shorter wing feathers than the girls. You can't always rely on the "boys have more attitude" theory because the ones with the most attitude from both of my chick batches ended up being girls. Good Luck!!!

Lmfao I've found girls have more attitude in most species lmfao hehe..

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Thought id share a pic of my favorite rooster chicken little lol..

 

[Chickensfan]

Thought id share a pic of my favorite rooster chicken little lol..

aww! i have one of the same breed and he is my favorite! i call him Hats.





















































he is so used of people taking photos of him that he poses. lol. his head is a little purple from blue-kote.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

aww! i have one of the same breed and he is my favorite! i call him Hats. he is so used of people taking photos of him that he poses. lol. his head is a little purple from blue-kote.

Chicken little isn't big on the camera but I talk about him so much I felt like I should post a picture lol. He actually lives with his brother in a coop. They take the cake on getting along so well.

 

[Chickensfan]