That was my guess from the darker egg color, but wasn’t sure about the leg colorWhere are these from? I wonder if they're Crele Penedesencas.
My thoughts exactly. I have seen many pictures online of Penedesencas with light legs so I suppose in some hatchery lines it happens??That was my guess from the darker egg color, but wasn’t sure about the leg color
I got them from Anoka farm and feed in Minnesota. I think they get their chickens from hovers hatchery.Where are these from? I wonder if they're Crele Penedesencas.
Can you get me an up-close picture of a few of their combs from above? Penedesencas have carnation combs so should have a split blade on the back. Another option could potentially be Welbars although they shouldn't have white earlobes and white legs. Regardless, I have looked up where you purchased them from and it does seem to be from Hoover's. Hoover's is infamous for selling chicks and not announcing the breed/variety until the next season. Or this feed store potentially got a batch in from a hatchery other than Hoover's (who doesn't carry any breeds that match their appearance). I'm very curious what they actually are and I'm betting on Crele Penedesenca. They're one of the few breeds with white earlobes that are known for laying dark brown eggs.
@Overo Mare, look at these!
Interesting. Funny that you tagged me to this - I just saw an ad on my local CL for Crele Pens. I'll take a close look when I get home.Can you get me an up-close picture of a few of their combs from above? Penedesencas have carnation combs so should have a split blade on the back. Another option could potentially be Welbars although they shouldn't have white earlobes and white legs. Regardless, I have looked up where you purchased them from and it does seem to be from Hoover's. Hoover's is infamous for selling chicks and not announcing the breed/variety until the next season. Or this feed store potentially got a batch in from a hatchery other than Hoover's (who doesn't carry any breeds that match their appearance). I'm very curious what they actually are and I'm betting on Crele Penedesenca. They're one of the few breeds with white earlobes that are known for laying dark brown eggs.
I also have three pullets that i thought was something else( from TSC) they also have the white earlobes but they are laying brown eggsCan you get me an up-close picture of a few of their combs from above? Penedesencas have carnation combs so should have a split blade on the back. Another option could potentially be Welbars although they shouldn't have white earlobes and white legs. Regardless, I have looked up where you purchased them from and it does seem to be from Hoover's. Hoover's is infamous for selling chicks and not announcing the breed/variety until the next season. Or this feed store potentially got a batch in from a hatchery other than Hoover's (who doesn't carry any breeds that match their appearance). I'm very curious what they actually are and I'm betting on Crele Penedesenca. They're one of the few breeds with white earlobes that are known for laying dark brown eggs.
