1941Ransom
In the Brooder
- Mar 24, 2025
- 2
- 13
- 22
Origin: Hoover's Hatchery via Murdoch's
Bin: 'Rare' Breeds Straight Run
Purchase Date: March 13, 2025 (shipped from hatchery on the 11th)
Age in Photos: approx. 17 days
When I picked up chicks at Murdoch's store this year, it was a zoo! Not the leisurely activity of the past.
I was shuffled from bin to bin by the employee and when we reached the end I found I had only gotten 8 pullets (one of which I question more and more on their pullet status). To round it out I picked two babies from the 'rare' breeds straight run bin. Normally I'd never pull from a straight run because I have the worst record of picking out roosters from pullet bins...
Anyhow, I have identified one chick as being a legbar, but for the life of me can't figure out the other chick. Any thoughts?
The chicks are from Hoover Hatchery. This one is smaller than the Americanas, Calico Princess, and Wyandottes I bought, similar in size to the legbar.
I've read that a dot on the head is associated with the gene for barred feathering but haven't had much luck searching that way either.
Bin: 'Rare' Breeds Straight Run
Purchase Date: March 13, 2025 (shipped from hatchery on the 11th)
Age in Photos: approx. 17 days
When I picked up chicks at Murdoch's store this year, it was a zoo! Not the leisurely activity of the past.

Anyhow, I have identified one chick as being a legbar, but for the life of me can't figure out the other chick. Any thoughts?
The chicks are from Hoover Hatchery. This one is smaller than the Americanas, Calico Princess, and Wyandottes I bought, similar in size to the legbar.
I've read that a dot on the head is associated with the gene for barred feathering but haven't had much luck searching that way either.