Meet Thelma and Louise **PIC HEAVY**

[Iowa Roo Mom]

After the losses of Loosey and Ethel over the winter, and Soupie's tragic demise Wednesday, I knew that if I waited, I would most likely decide against getting any more chickens. I was seriously considering it, and knew it was now or never. So yesterday, I called a man from the Hawkeye trader about RIR hens.

Well, when I picked them up, I found out their beaks had been trimmed, Louise's is shorter than Thelma's.

I was saddened. I don't know the conditions they came from, as we met in town. But, I made up my mind I would give them a happy home

So, here they are: Thelma is the darker one, Louise is lighter with a shorter beak.

Oh yea, and I'm pretty sure they're not RIR's

Oh well, there goes my thoughs of having a broody someday...

ETA: I did not qyatintine because the rooster is going on a road trip Thursday to DB's house.

 

[dacjohns]

Pleased to meet you.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Well, looks like they'll have a wonderful life with you. At least you can tell them apart...(have to find the bright side somewhere). They're still very cute and will hopefully be some good layers to boot!!

 

[ibpboo]

Hi Thelma and Louise!

Wow, I had never seen a chicken with its beak cut off.

 

[artsyrobin]

Will the beaks grow back?? they look like my red star, rather than RIreds- glad they found you!

 

[Carpe DiHen]

Lucky girls to find a nice home!

 

[thechickenchick]

I am so glad they found their way to you! Your rooster is a handsome boy!

 

[angel28]

Lovely hens to a lovely home.

 

[Southernbelle]

Congratulations, Iowa! They're beautiful!

I've had RIR's too and never had a broody. They're a production breed that was purposely selected against broodiness, so I don't think the chances were high that they would've gone broody on you. What you need is a few banty hens, especially Silkies, and you'll have more broodies than you know what to do with!

 

[Southernbelle]

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I bought 2 white leghorn pullets from a hatchery in Northern Virginia and in the year I'd had them, I didn't see any noticeable growth in their beaks. So, I'd venture a guess that they won't grow back. The good news is that it didn't slow them down, they ate fine and even foraged well while free-ranging.