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size combs and red faced ?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by cajunlizz, Jul 12, 2008.

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  1. Jul 12, 2008 #1
    cajunlizz

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    I have 3 rir's that are about ready to start laying . NOT sure of the age tho . BUT their faces are turning red and their combs are growing out more and turning pinkish .,......


    How big will the comb be when they do start laying ?

    Face is normal to turn red before they start laying ? Any pics of pullets that just started laying would HELP
     
  2. Jul 12, 2008 #2
    a2ms4chickens

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    The change in their combs and faces is normal, and a good sign that they will start laying.

    Once they do start laying, their faces and legs will bleach out.

    I'm not sure how big their combs will get, as I only have 2 bantam RIR's. Their combs aren't very big at all.

    Have fun waiting for them eggs!! [​IMG]
     
  3. Jul 12, 2008 #3
    cajunlizz

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    Quote:rhode island red bantams ? they must be mixed breeds
     
  4. Jul 12, 2008 #4
    zgrower

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    not sure how they did it. lots of time i guess breeding small birds back to small birds. but long story short. you can just about get any full size breed in bantam now.
     
  5. Jul 12, 2008 #5
    cajunlizz

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    Quote:Great information . I had no idea .
     
  6. Jul 12, 2008 #6
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    Is there a name for mixed breeds or a site I could go to, because I have brahmas mixed with easter eggers?
     

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