Surprise, surprise, someone is laying blue eggs

[JedJackson]

I can live with that. I new the lady who was telling me what breeds the chicks were didn't have a clue. I had just bought the lavender orp chicks and stopped at the feed store and of course they had a bunch of pullets there. So cute I couldn't resist 4 more chicks. Two she told me were lavender orps (didn't look like mine so knew there was a chance none were what she thought). So I bought one "Welsummer, two Lavenders, and one Ancona." The Ancona looked like an Ancona and probably is one, but I'm sure you are probably correct. So I probably got four generic layers that all started laying at four months old and except for the "Ancona" all started with double yolk eggs. Probably good I'm not looking to breed them as the roosters are mainly for protection and eye candy.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the hatchery hybrids. They are good birds, good layers, and usually very healthy. And you can sell their offspring, no problem, just not as purebreds. Your Ancona looks like a normal Ancona to me. They're all nice looking chickens.

 

[lauraschicks]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the hatchery hybrids. They are good birds, good layers, and usually very healthy. And you can sell their offspring, no problem, just not as purebreds. Your Ancona looks like a normal Ancona to me. They're all nice looking chickens.

They are all lovely chickens, even the drake and goose. The only one that gives me any trouble is my gander. I have to be aware of him or he'll goose me on the butt. However since that is why he is there at all, to defend, or in his case offend, then I guess I can live with it until he really bites me. Until then I'll keep picking him up and putting him in lock down while I'm doing chores. or until he damages my rooster. We are building new quarters for everyone but it keeps 🌧. I hope my gander stays cool til next breeding season...