Looking for some help on identifying my hens. I want to say they were advertised as brown leghorns, but I really can't remember. We got them 2/26/25, when they were a day old, from Tractor Supply in upper middle Tennessee. They are now 5 1/2 months old and appear to be a mix.
Facts:
As chicks they were crazy scared of us and still won't let you catch them, but all will come running for a treat and a couple will eat from my hand.
Began laying early - 16 to 18 weeks
White-ish to cream colored eggs (Catalana?)
The eggs are either on the small side, or extra large with 2 yolks typically. No in-between.
White earlobes covered in reddish brown feathering (Catalana?)
All have black tail feathers (Catalana?)
All have large single combs, and 2 of the 6 have combs that lay to one side, (again, like a Catalana).
They are fairly large birds. As big as my Black Australorp (but not as thick) and probably bigger than my White Leghorn.
One in particular, is very vocal. She is also one of the brave ones that will eat from my hand and can be aggressive when it comes to food.
Clearly, there are traits that appear to be Catalana, but their beautiful neck feathers and overall color doesn't match what I've seen in Catalana pics - which is why I think they are mixed. All help is appreciated.
Facts:
As chicks they were crazy scared of us and still won't let you catch them, but all will come running for a treat and a couple will eat from my hand.
Began laying early - 16 to 18 weeks
White-ish to cream colored eggs (Catalana?)
The eggs are either on the small side, or extra large with 2 yolks typically. No in-between.
White earlobes covered in reddish brown feathering (Catalana?)
All have black tail feathers (Catalana?)
All have large single combs, and 2 of the 6 have combs that lay to one side, (again, like a Catalana).
They are fairly large birds. As big as my Black Australorp (but not as thick) and probably bigger than my White Leghorn.
One in particular, is very vocal. She is also one of the brave ones that will eat from my hand and can be aggressive when it comes to food.
Clearly, there are traits that appear to be Catalana, but their beautiful neck feathers and overall color doesn't match what I've seen in Catalana pics - which is why I think they are mixed. All help is appreciated.
