what is this?

[busdriver9799]

We had a surprise this morning. Brand new chickens mysteriously showed up in our coop. I went from 24 chickens to 45! Seriously I went out as usual this morning and it was standing room only! I had to get my kids to look because I seriously thought something was wrong with my mind. Anyway I was able to seperate them out and get them in a different enclosure and I've figured out the breed and sex of everyone but one. I know it's a hen, she's laid already a light brown/white egg. I'll try to get a pic tomorrow I forgot today. She's bantam size and black with a tail that curves up sharply. Reminds me of the Japanese one. What's really strange is her com. If looking at her the front looks like a v, with I think three more v's behind it. I've never seen that before. Thanks Angela

 

[tinychicky]

sounds like someone who didn't want thier flock anymore dumped them on you. it's been known to happen. from your discription the one you discribed sounds like a mix, but pic would help. the three v'd comb might be a pea comb. do you plan to keep them?

 

[busdriver9799]

I'll probably keep them, unless I can find good homes. I'll keep them at least until I know they're healthy, wouldn't want to give a friend a sick chick. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

 

[tinychicky]

well i hope they're healthy for you!

 

[JodyJo]

wow, doubled your flock....at least who dumped them, didn't do it on the side of the road! Post pics, and yes you are right to keep them apart for a bit...

 

[jbourget]

wow wish this had happened to me instead!!

 

[jbourget]

how close is your coop to the road?

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

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Look up "Rose Combed Bantams". That may be the black version from B/B/S.( Blue/ Black/ Slate)