Marengoite, they came from a hatchery. I still have the occasional nightmare being attacked by Norman, but thankfully, it's less occurring a year after he left my property.
I chose this breed as a first time chicken owner, along with a cross-section of easy breeds for their look and because I wanted to continue a line of this rare bird. What I ended up with was an overabundance of blood shed and angry neighbors. My rooster (aptly renamed "Norman Bates") became...
Quite frankly, this breed was never on my radar, until I got one hen as a freebie from a hatchery. She looked like a chipmunk, was half the size of the other chicks she arrived with, and a pure source of entertainment from the start. As a first time chicken owner, I tried to pick up Miss Sophie...
Winter weather in Atlanta is quite comfortable for my girls. I usually just have to ensure that I close the coop door, so that there is not a draft, but other than that the coop is well ventilated and does not require any additional precaution. I do have to say, though, with all the untimely...
Thank you all! I think you are right. They are definitely not the colors I ordered, but they are great birds. I wanted a few spunky bantams with character, which they are, and that's all that really matters.
Rooster A
Rooster B
During spring, I ordered OEGs from a hatchery with a wide variety of colors. I chose the following colors: Lemon Blue, Blue Brassy Back and Blue Golden Duckwing. I have identified one rooster as a Blue Quail (definitely not what I ordered, but he is gorgeous, none the...
I just wanted to say hello. I have had chickens for a year now, and although I find it somewhat challenging at times (especially during racoon season), this has been a very rewarding hobby.
I always wanted chickens, but I never thought to check my city's code enforcement, until some neighbor...