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I was my roo’s number one hen and mama. Of course he was an only “child” but we really loved each other (I know that sounds corny, maybe respect is a better word). He is pictured in my avatar. When he and his bro was little they were supposed to be hens, but guess what!? We named them Pearl...

I do hope she improves. She is so blessed to have someone to love and care for her❤️

I say, “time to go to bed” when my beloved Roo was alive and he would head towards the coop. If he didn’t want to go in yet, he would pretend to find food and would tidbit to me. I knew he was playing, so I would just remind him “ the raccoons will get you” and stand by his ramp, to which he...

Sounds like you’re giving her the right treatment also plenty of love!

Thank you to all who responded to my post. The comments have been invaluable!!!

I was reading online and apparently the French strain have feathered legs while the USA strain don’t. I think I’ll go with the BCM ; )

No, I’m sorry I don’t.

Here they are as chicks. They looked exactly as australorps should as babes.

Special order from Atwoods. Needless to say we were very disappointed.

There ya go!

No, not that I can tell. They are both pretty laid back.

Atwoods. But they special ordered these two.

We ordered two Australorp chicks, 3 days old, preferably hens, and was given a 90% chance they were hens. Instead we received two, obviously non-Australorp chicks. When they were young a person cannot really tell but a hatchery should know WHAT they are raising, I thought. We ended up with...