Ancona chick at ten days old. Note the beginnings of tail and some wing feathers. I ordered Mottled Java, and received mainly Ancona. More specifically, I received 20 Ancona hens, 2 Ancona roosters that were supposed to be hens, and five Mottled Java roosters.
I think this may be a Mottled Java rooster, but it’s too early to tell whether a chick is a rooster… my casual observation is that hens get their tail feathers in first, and the roosters take longer to get tail feathers (this one has no tail feathers). The chicks with no tail feathers also appear to be more yellow than white.These guys move so fast that it’s hard to get a sharp picture with no blurI love the affronted look on two of these chicks. Most of them look the same, but several stand out with some personality.I think this one wants to tangle with the camera…And last week, half the size and twice the fluff…
They are pretty, but surprisingly skittish. I am hoping they transition into a calmer bird with some age. The slightly older barred rock chicks are so different in personality! Your isa chicks are lovely!
My son picked out a Mottled Java from the feed store. Appropriately named Spot. She is curious and calm. ( and heavy) also, a great forager. She was a favorite being the only pullet who let us pick her up. She has successfully hatched two batches of eggs. ( not her own, sadly.. We only have Banty roosters) and raised a few chicks we put under her as the others were hatching.
Spot sounds like a great hen! Mine are growing less skittish with heavy applications of tasty treats and bribery, but are not yet calm birds. Hopefully some day! They are charming though, and lovely to look at.
Daphne, do you think maybe they’re a bit more skittish because there are more of them? More chickies, more noise, activity multiplied. Not being a chicken expert whatsoever, I’m just wondering. They are certainly attractive. Please post some photo up-dates of those handsome barred rocks, as well.
Yes, it may be because there are more of them, or I am not remembering the barred rocks being more skittish at an earlier age, or it could be a breed thing. They certainly talk a lot more than the barred rocks ever did, they are chirpy singers!
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Cool markings on the feathers. Thanks for sharing. BTG
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Yes they are spotted and soon will be black and white mottled. Thanks for reading!
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I want to squeeze them. So adorable! Or totes adorbs as the kids say. Silly kids, finish your words.
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Yes, all fluff and beak and adorable!
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What a great-looking breed!
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They are pretty, but surprisingly skittish. I am hoping they transition into a calmer bird with some age. The slightly older barred rock chicks are so different in personality! Your isa chicks are lovely!
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Thanks! Barred rocks are great looking birds too.
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My son picked out a Mottled Java from the feed store. Appropriately named Spot. She is curious and calm. ( and heavy) also, a great forager. She was a favorite being the only pullet who let us pick her up. She has successfully hatched two batches of eggs. ( not her own, sadly.. We only have Banty roosters) and raised a few chicks we put under her as the others were hatching.
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Spot sounds like a great hen! Mine are growing less skittish with heavy applications of tasty treats and bribery, but are not yet calm birds. Hopefully some day! They are charming though, and lovely to look at.
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Daphne, do you think maybe they’re a bit more skittish because there are more of them? More chickies, more noise, activity multiplied. Not being a chicken expert whatsoever, I’m just wondering. They are certainly attractive. Please post some photo up-dates of those handsome barred rocks, as well.
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Yes, it may be because there are more of them, or I am not remembering the barred rocks being more skittish at an earlier age, or it could be a breed thing. They certainly talk a lot more than the barred rocks ever did, they are chirpy singers!
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