what is the black one...or any for that matter

[mimiaustin]

i have what TSC called bantams. i was also told i had six hens...i think so far four are roos. the puffy headed black one is what? any clue on the others? i think you can click to enlarge the image.

 

[Paganbird]

The black one with the feathered head is a Polish - looks like silver laced polish to me.
Can't see the others well enough to ID.

 

[mimiaustin]

i will take better pics of the others tomorrow. i just am not sure what to do since my six hens are slowly turning into roos...what does one do with lots of roosters?

 

[Paganbird]

Buy more hens!!

Unless they're mean - then put 'em in the freezer.

 

[mimiaustin]

this is my first experience with chickens. last year i found a rooster on the sideof the road and he proved to be a wonderful pet until he was attacked by the fox parents who live in the nearby woods. i took him to the vet to be put down. then this feb my dad found two blue silkie roosters thrown out on the side of the road. so he gave them to me. i have since given one away. i thought girls would be a nice addition...now i find out they are more boy than girl...
as the beginning of my story portrays, the freezer or culling method isnt something i think i can handle. do i figure out which rooster or roosters are best and give the others away?

 

[MNmommy]

the third one from the left looks like a buff brahma

 

[mimiaustin]

the third from left...the second from left looks like the female thet belongs to the third from left. would that make her a buff brahma?

 

[mimiaustin]

thanks for all your help...so about the roosters, is it okay to have many roosters unless they become mean? obviously i need more hens!! will they all sleep together in the same house? hmmmmmm

 

[MNmommy]

Quote:
these are my 2 buff brahmas

I don't see any dark feathers on the second from the left to say it is a buff brahma?? Maybe better pics of her would help...

 

[mimiaustin]

maybe this is a better pic of all the babies...anyone?