TSC sold me different Breeds????? FYI cuteness overload

[ccrow]

If the lighter ones are growing *way* faster than the others, they might be Cornish cross. That happened to me last year; my "Buff Orpingtons" were humongous compared to my barred rocks the same age, and that's what they were. Sigh.

 

[Gatordog]

Yes they are growing faster. I wanted egg producers, are these good egg producers?

 

[Want Less]

I have a few black sex links in my flock and they are some of my best egg producers. Ive heard the same about red sex links.

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

I think their too red to be Cornish Cross chicks, they are usually a really pale yellow. If they are CX...they are meatbird and will be ready to butcher at about 8 weeks. They usually don't live long enough to lay eggs because they are bred for rapid growth. Hope they are red sex links.

 

[kreagerm]

If they are Red Sex Links then you will have some nice large brown egg layer.

 

[Leslieb118]

My 2 Red Sex Link hens lay huge brown eggs. They're larger than the large store bought eggs. They're also very reliable layers. I've got 3 6-7 week olds as well and can't wait till they start laying.

 

[Gatordog]

I will cross my fingers and hope they are red sex links. I will update in about a week and see what the pros(you guys) think. FYI I have the best dog in the world. Here he is with the babys

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

I will cross my fingers and hope they are red sex links. I will update in about a week and see what the pros(you guys) think. FYI I have the best dog in the world. Here he is with the babys

What a good doggie!!!

 

[GSDBESTK9]

Yep, they look like my Red Sex Links. They are excellent egg producers, they are a mix of Rhode Islands with another breed.

 

[AmyLM]

welcome to the club. My straight run bantams... were 100% male and that means I have 8 males to get rid of on TOP of the hatchery screw up.