The Welsummer Thread!!!!

[aart]

Can they be grey is it a diluted colorations for a day old chick all the other babies have the rich reds and browns.

Eh, no, probably not...that chick looks like it has white legs, Wellies have yellow legs.
Quite a few breeds have chipmunk stripes.

 

[PatriciafromCO]

well since I only ordered only Welsummers, might need to call the hatchery about his one. Thanks

 

[aart]

well since I only ordered only Welsummers, might need to call the hatchery about his one. Thanks

Well....maybe take some more pics with legs and heads/faces showing in good bright light.
The legs 'look' white to me, but it may be my eyes or monitor.

Oh and take a look thru the pics...on right side of page up near top (on lap top).

 

[MesMama]

I have two pullets (5.5 months) that are aggressive towards us, will peck at hands when we pet other chickens-we move slowly. And then they will also attach our feet :/ Anyone experience this with Wellies?

 

[aart]

I have two pullets (5.5 months) that are aggressive towards us, will peck at hands when we pet other chickens-we move slowly. And then they will also attach our feet

Anyone experience this with Wellies?

That can happen with any breed...'peck' them back with finger tips on top of head, if that doesn't work, hold them down to ground with hand on back until they submit. Be the 'head hen'.

 

[MesMama]

That can happen with any breed...'peck' them back with finger tips on top of head, if that doesn't work, hold them down to ground with hand on back until they submit. Be the 'head hen'.

Will do! Thank you

Eta-I swat them is that wrong? Like a Cesar Milan does with dogs, just a touch like hey excuse me! Because they rear back when they see my hand coming to discipline so I don't think I could get the back of their head :/

 

[aart]

Quote: Well, if it works, great......did that work?
If not move, faster and 'peck' them, go right for the head....that's what they understand.
Watch how they peck each other, they are not slow or 'kind'.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Will do! Thank you

Eta-I swat them is that wrong? Like a Cesar Milan does with dogs, just a touch like hey excuse me! Because they rear back when they see my hand coming to discipline so I don't think I could get the back of their head :/

I agree with pecking them on the head. More interaction will also help get the used to you which will equal less pecking.

 

[ronnhill7]

I think it's a cockerel and I don't think it's a wellie as it looks like there might be too much white in the feathering?????

 

[ronnhill7]

It's always a great day when they lay for the first time; congratulations.