The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[foxvalleyfarm]

Here are some partially fluffed fluffy butts.

Anyone want to guess on colors? I was told the roo is silver laced and the hens are buff laced, black, blue, and black crested white.

 

[ronott1]

I know this is probably a very silly question, but I'm askin' it anyway.

Since Easter Eggers are NOT a true breed...and because they are any breed of chicken that was once bred with an Araucana or Ameracauna,...does that mean that the chicks I hatched from EE roo over BR hens are considered Easter Eggers? Or just named mixed breed? Sorry, I don't know how to list them when I try to sell them.

Also, will any pullets lay blue or green eggs? Ty!!

The EEs from hatcheries are not the same as non standard AMs. Many of them are from an import of Quechas. They were imported several times in the last Century.

Some call them improved Quechas.

 

[SilkieSensation]

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I have used it on chicks as young as 2 days. Just make sure to only use 1-2 drops per chick.

 

[darbygill]

Final hatching numbers for me...9 out of 27 set.

1 died shortly after hatching and one was malformed so I had to cull it.

Ended with 4 blue barnies, 2 blrw, and 1 lavender Orpington

 

[hiddenacres]

got two out of 8 eggs and those two are spoiled little brats.

 

[Cynthia12]

Silkies are the same way. If you get too high of a vault on the head it can actually be a bad thing because it leaves the birds very susceptible to head injury. The vault is a soft or open spot in the skull that puffs the skin up. In ducks, it's actually an open spot in the skull that causes the crest. Crested chickens are not quite as vulnerable as the crested ducks, but still a risk.

Polish & silkies both tend to be slow to mature, so you may not see the full crest until 8-12 months old. Give them time, they will likely turn out much better than you think.

Very true! This girl didn't have a vaulted skull, but boy she got a nice crest..and beard!

 

[SilkieSensation]

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LOVE THE FLUFF!

 

[foxvalleyfarm]

Very true! This girl didn't have a vaulted skull, but boy she got a nice crest..and beard!

She's beautiful. All my babies have beards and it's just too cute.

 

[Junibutt]

Very true! This girl didn't have a vaulted skull, but boy she got a nice crest..and beard!

Beautiful!! Whats the standard on Silkies? All need to have a beard or non-bearded are accepted as well.

 

[SilkieSensation]

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Both are accepted, but most people prefer bearded.