Wing It Ranch

[WingItRanch]

They're the cutest! Ok so I confused myself! I have ones that look like that but thought they were the EEs! I guess I have to wait till they feather out to see who's who lol

A fun mystery!!

 

[SJsChickies]

A fun mystery!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-chicks-have-arrived-yellow-is-the-extra.1673890/
These ones are mine and I thought the two OEs were 7330 7325 or 7320 but who knows now haha. I'll be referring to your pics when they start to feather to see who's who!

 

[WingItRanch]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-chicks-have-arrived-yellow-is-the-extra.1673890/
These ones are mine and I thought the two OEs were 7330 7325 or 7320 but who knows now haha. I'll be referring to your pics when they start to feather to see who's who!

Thanks! I don't know how I missed your thread. I'll keep an eye on it. How exciting!

 

[wrathsfarm]

@wrathsfarm and @Auntiejessi3 I found a lady nearby that has BCM hatching eggs. Keep in mind I'm not planning on doing a breeding program, these are just for me so they don't have to be SOP. They look healthy to me. Do you agree?
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Edited to add: I asked specifically about the rooster's temperament and she said hes the nicest rooster she's had. She also breeds silkies and says they're terrors in comparison lol.

Yes, they do look clean and healthy. And a good temperament is a huge plus.
I love my boys for the great temperament.

 

[WingItRanch]

Yes, they do look clean and healthy. And a good temperament is a huge plus.
I love my boys for the great temperament.

I wanted to wait until yours are ready but my girls are DETERMINED!

One of the OEs is back on the nest. The Onyx hasn't jumped back on yet so maybe she snapped out of it.

 

[wrathsfarm]

I wanted to wait until yours are ready but my girls are DETERMINED!

One of the OEs is back on the nest. The Onyx hasn't jumped back on yet so maybe she snapped out of it.

That's quite alright..we do what's best for the flock. If you still would like some in the Spring, reach out.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

#forcedchickenmath

Isn't that the truth

 

[Auntiejessi3]

@wrathsfarm and @Auntiejessi3 I found a lady nearby that has BCM hatching eggs. Keep in mind I'm not planning on doing a breeding program, these are just for me so they don't have to be SOP. They look healthy to me. Do you agree?
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Edited to add: I asked specifically about the rooster's temperament and she said hes the nicest rooster she's had. She also breeds silkies and says they're terrors in comparison lol.

They are nice looking birds. A few extra chicks never hurt anyone

 

[WingItRanch]

Just the one broody now. She's been the most determined. She's a small girl and pretty low on the pecking order. Here's a pic to show size. I hope she'll be a good mom.

How many eggs should I put under her..?

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Just the one broody now. She's been the most determined. She's a small girl and pretty low on the pecking order. Here's a pic to show size. I hope she'll be a good mom.

How many eggs should I put under her..?
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Talk to the person and ask how their fertility has been, folks like @wrathsfarm and myself keep track of these things (even with people who have purchased hatching eggs when possible) so we know what we're working with. 6 eggs should be a good start for a first time broody if fertility is high.