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    Pure or Mixed Barred Rock?

    I recently got two, 2 month old Barred Rock Pullets, and was wondering if they truly are Barred Rock? Compared to my other two 5 month old Barred Rock chickens, my two month olds have lighter legs. They do have the dark splashing though…So, I believe that they are Barred Rock, just maybe have a...
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    • barred chicks barred rock barred rock cross breed breed characteristics breed chicken breed facts
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    • Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
  2. Arenas Chickens

    Need Breeding Advise

    Well hello BYC! It’s been far to long!! how is everyone?! I’m ‘doing’ which is better than not. I have a question regarding my little Blue, some may remember I posted a ‘what breed is she’ post and questions about her broodiness. Well she IS a broody as I posted lol but I’ve had a bit more...
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    Ameraucana or EE?

    I got these chicks from a breeder as Ameraucanas. They look more EE to me. Plus, one of the 5 I got does not have the puffy cheeks and beard. She is the only female pictured. They all looked very similar as adolescent chicks, which differs from other batches of EEs I have bought in the past...
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    Chicken Genetics

    Hey, so I would like to know a bit more information about chicken genetics. I enjoy genetics, and I basically just want to share what I know with others and hear from others what I don’t know. Some of what I know (Just what I can remember of the top of my head): Egg Color: A chicken egg’s color...
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    Chicken Genetics

    (Post moved to proper thread) https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-genetics.1317699/
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    • breed breed behavior breed creation breed facts egg color genetics silkie size
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    • Forum: Random Ramblings
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    Is this a Cream Legbar?

    I recently ordered a Cream Legbar from Meyer Hatchery. My shipment came in today and it looks like this (yellow): This looks significantly different than the photo on their website: Did they send me the wrong bird? I can tell this was the Legbar because it has the matching leg band stated...
  7. MarioBranwell

    Help me figure the Breed of my 1 month old chicks :)

    Can you guys tell me what breed, Gender and color of the egg it lays. I doubt whether it is a broiler :(. I prefer it to be a Rhode island white. If im wrong please correct me! Attached below are the Pictures.
  8. BantamAshley

    frizzle Genetics Question

    FRIZZLE GENE QUESTION! I have Zero visibly frizzled birds, though I do have one straight-feathered Cochin that was born of a friend’s frizzled hen. 1. Does this mean she carries the frizzle gene still? 2. If I breed her with a non-frizzle rooster, could the offspring still potentially be...
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    3FD462F7-BD0C-4B70-854D-592A5656D144

    White Silkie Rooster. Asian Breed. NOT a bantam breed. They are officially their own full breed, they are just small (and unique in every other way! Even toe count!)
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  10. ChickenMamaAsh

    New-ish Chicken Mom!

    Hi everyone! My name is Ashley, I'm 25 years old and I live in Baltimore, MD. My neighbor and I take care of her 5 chickens together. She has had chickens here and there for a few years but recently I've found myself very intrigued and loved by them. I spend a lot of time with them making sure...
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    'Local' mauritian breed?

    "Local" chickens are one of the most popular chicken breeds in Mauritius, however local is a loose term. Are they a mix of breeds? What really is their breed? What breed of chicken looks most alike to them? Heres a picture of the "local" chickens. (not ours)
  12. Erie26

    Buff Brahma x Brown leghorn breed

    Hi everybody! I am hoping maybe someone here can help me with this breed type. I got a buff brahma rooster and a brown leghorn that just breed. I was wondering what the chicks might be like or is someone might a image of one if have any. Any help is greatly appreciated! I am new at this breeding...
  13. thepinkcollie

    What breed are these 7 week old chicks

    Hey. I was wondering if you guys knew what breed of chickens these are. I bought them from the rare assortment at My Pet Chicken. They are all supposed to be female but only time will truly tell. They are also currently 7 weeks old.
  14. ChickenGeek_101

    Broody hen breed.

    I posted About a week and a half ago about one of my hens going broody. Is it common for Old English Bantam hens to go broody and are they good mamas? My neighbors have the same breed and 4 of their hens are setting as well. This is my first experience with a broody bantam. GOD BLESS AND TAKE...
  15. Pratik1234

    What peafowl do I have? And what does this wingband mean?

    Hello. I’ve had so many people saying different stuff about my new pair. Can anyone please tell me what do I really have? This hen is suppose to lay eggs anytime soon and I want to know what type of chicks I can expect This is the Female ⬇️ Didn’t have any wing band! And the male ⬇️...
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    • breed and gender breed facts peachicks peacock colors peacocks peafowl peafowl hatching eggs peahens
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    • Forum: Peafowl
  16. EggMan207

    Difference between Gold Sex Link and Golden Comet

    Does anyone what the difference is between a gold sex link and a golden comet? Are the the same thing? I can’t seem to find a straight answer. Thank you.
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