Yes, the big craze was transitioning from white to the farm fresh browns, but it stopped there. Maybe because they are a hybrid...not breeding true, or not enough to meet production quotas.
I would think the greens would be pretty well standard now with so many EEs on the table.
I don't get...
That's a great story about your new roo. They definitely change the flock dynamics and try to keep the peace by breaking up all out fights but normally won't get involved in pecking order drama. Sounds like you have a really good one, congrats.
I love my boys...❤️
"THE LITTLE HAIR PIECE IS CHASING ME ALL OVER THE CAMPER TRYING TO BITE ME, DO SOMETHING!!"
" I'M IN THE MINI FRIDGE...YOUR ON YOUR OWN !!"
:wee :highfive:
Pics of each would help to confirm your suspicions.
It's pretty rare for a hen to morph into a rooster. I've heard of hens crowing so that's not uncommon but my only experience is with one of my broody hens that's started crowing with chicks in tow.
If your saying you can't own roosters in your...
Would it be wrong if I said I had my own alternative motive by boring them with 'chicken talk' so much to get them to leave sooner? 😁
Edited to add... It didn't work. 🤣
Was hoping for a better update this morning.
I think if you have the separate setup available with an extra brooder plate/heat lamp it wouldn't hurt to keep this one from getting knocked around by the others til it gets a little stronger.
Wishing you and little one all the best that today is a...
I'm a big fan of Quentin Tarantino's movies. 👍
My family talks chickens whether they want to or not... 🤣
With my older brother and his wife whose in their 70's it was pure comedy gold trying to explaining Marans genetics and 3/4's of the way thru a week long discussion I hear..
"Wait, the hen...
Not much of an update really, been super busy trying to get the Marans coop expanded. Then my Brother showed up for a week to hang out and talk chickens... (He's not into chickens, but I am🤣)
The second 12 week cockerel decided he is ready to start crowing now finally, so that's always fun...
Don't read too much into that.
Remember, all of these feathers will molt out and that's not an accurate gender identifier. I have some pullets that show back and wing copper (mossy) and while it's undesirable it should molt out. They grow and change a lot and the target range to really know...