Niece has taken over caring for grandma's flock (when grandma passed away). Has 2 birds who have had both legs turn black, leaving a band of normal skin where the feathers stop. They can stand, but they cannot move their toes. Flesh feels warm, so they're keeping their feet warm. There are no...
I had originally thought this was a cuckoo maran due to face mask (2 weeks)
As this one has feathered out, I've realized the leg color is all wrong
(Upper barred bird, lower one is a dominique)Now, though, I'm looking at the breast markings and am thoroughly confused. Am I seeing barred rock...
Backstory: gifted 3 hens and a slw roo to start own free range flock on newly purchased property with coop. Lost 2 hens over course of winter/ spring. Had to separate remaining hen from roo as he pestered to the point of not being able to eat or drink. hen in garage and allowed out in morning...
Backstory: gifted 3 hens and a slw roo to start own free range flock on newly purchased property with coop. Lost 2 hens over course of winter/ spring. Had to separate remaining hen from roo as he pestered to the point of not being able to eat or drink. hen in garage and allowed out in morning...
Have a black jersey giant roo with red head and shoulders. 10 months old. Size comparison pics with a partridge rock hen of same age. Genetic throwback? Worth breeding? Or send to dinner table like originally planned?
Got a hatchery's choice assortment (all hens) plus the freebie from mcmurray. Have 3 very similar birds, but am seeing just enough differences to think they aren'ta 'll the same breed. Can any one help ID them?
Fairly new to chickens. Just got 2nd batch from hatchery. First birds from MIL, then got chicks 10 months go. Had half a dozen roos. took care of most of those, found home for 1 of remaining 2 giants. Fox family got SLW roo (from MIL), and 5 hens. Remaining birds: 1 giant roo and 2 partridge...
Ordered a hatchery's choice assortment (egg colors, hens) from mcmurray. They arrived a week ago. Said yes to freebie. Had one not make it (didn't perk up after arrival). Of the 15 birds left, 3 have 5 toes. One's a Dorking, the other 2 are houdans. I think the red one is a RUT. 2 black have...