Recent content by Mirindaj

Hi there! I know this is an older post but I’m glad I found it. I have both Red and Black Stars. My Red Stars I got last March ‘22 and their eggs were up to very large in no time. The Black Stars that have now been laying for two months, their are still small. How did your Black Stars turn...

I’m so happy you posted this! I am new as well to FBCM. I have 8 and they’ll all be 4 weeks old tomorrow. I have one that is definitely in question and I’m leaning toward cockerel. Here’s his/her picture next to one of the others.

Hi there! I have one chick developing a comb way ahead of the other girls at 18 days old. This is my first time with French Black Copper Marans so I’m unfamiliar with their particular development. There’s a couple pictures here with some of the others so you can see what the other 7 look...

I have a question for Rhode Island Red owners. I have a good size flock but will be adding 13 Rhode Island Hens and 1 RIR rooster to the group this summer. I’m looking for any experience/advice on the breed as it’s our first time having them. I’ve been reading conflicting messages from sites...

Hi there! I have 23 girls, 25 weeks old. About 1/2 are ISA BROWNS and 1/2 Barred Rocks. The Barred Rock eggs are quite a bit smaller than the ISA. Are they slower to increase in egg size? Don’t get me wrong I’m grateful for all the eggs, I just didn’t know why the ISA hens eggs are bigger...

I’m interested in this question as well. I have 23 hens, 1/2 are Barred Rock, 1/2 ISA Browns. They’re all 24 weeks old. The ISA eggs are significantly larger than my Barred Rock girls. Do they take longer to increase in egg size? Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for any eggs, but I am...

I need opioon how close my girls may start laying please. They are about 17 weeks old. I have a handful out of the bunch that are physically more mature in the photos. They also do this “sit thing” when I pet them. I’ve also noticed two of the nesting boxes being picked at and matted down...

I don’t have any roosters. I’ve never heard of a head hen. She does act different than the others though now that I think of it. How does one become a head hen? I’m just curious on this one. Thanks!

So she could start laying in the very near future? That would be fantastic!

I’m asking for your opinions on this girl. All my hens are 15 weeks old. Half Barred Rock & half ISA Browns. Is this one just more mature physically? All the others have a comb and some waddling just not like this. Thanks so much in advance!

I have one Barred Rock I’m questioning of my girls. It’s easier to see them now that they are in their run! The weather has finally gotten warm enough thank heavens! She’s lighter than the others and makes a funny noise I can’t quite put my finger on. The one picture shows all of their...

One of my Barred Rock hen’s wattles are developing and the rest of the girls aren’t. They are 7-71/2 weeks old. Thanks in advance! Is that normal? I’m not sure of the stages or if she’s a boy…

I’m just posting an updated photo here of 5 1/2 weeks old. Thanks!

Will do! Thank you so much.

I am brand new at raising chicks here. My family is more experienced but we are just starting our flock for egg laying. We bought 1/2 Plymouth Barred Rock and 1/2 ISA Brown at TSC March 6, 2022. We were told they were between 1-2 weeks old, all pullets. This one is pretty aggressive going...