feemcg Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Some of my chicks. Salmon Fav girl....I have 3 of these Salmon Fav boy....I have 4 of these (although 1 has no comb or wattles yet, but boy colouring) Lavendar Araucana....2 of these, just flat greyish area where combs should be......who knows? White (?? ) Araucana.....small pale comb No prizes for guessing......tiniest cockerel I've ever seen......Mottled Pekin.....3 boys, 1 girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I've seen white Aras so yours isn't some freaky genetic throwback All very healthy looking birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Fee, dare I ask what you will do with the Pekin boys? I have some too and wondered if they will be too small for the pot. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Griffin, the white comes under 'very rare' from the info I've found when googling.....I just wasn't expecting white....and neither was the chap that gave me the eggs, lol...typically, looks like it'll be a boy wombat sally the boys will be offered on a couple of forums and if no one wants them will be put to sleep I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hmm, that's what will probably happen to mine to, although OH is convinced if you can make a meal of a pigeon... My Gold Partridge Pekins have thrown out two pure white ones too - must be a genetic thing - way over my head (they are a nice surprise though!). They are all lovely, especially the favs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 The fav girls are the softest chicks I've ever felt......and so friendly and curious. A Pic of the Arau's I forgot about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 The white araucana is very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have awhite araucana and she's the prettiest thing ever, laying greeny eggs rather than blue. It's a quite rare throwback in the breeding and not of show standard, so they get sold on. Araucanas are usually late to develop their face furniture and 'sex up'. I love the little pekin boy - so cute. Wish I were nearer - if he was a quiet crower, I might chance him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 He is cute Clare, the other 2 Pekin boys aren't so developed.....but he does have a peck at me and gets a swift tap on the beak, lol. Funny the only chicks ever to have pecked me are bantams....the Frizzles did it too. If I thought any of them would be quiet I would keep one to keep the wee girl company....I think she'll need a friend as she'd be on her own with the big girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Best see how the boys develop them Fee. I love pekins, despite their tendency to go broody; it's their bossy 'Pat Butcher' personality that I like. That one is a wee sweetie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 My pekin chap gets along really well with the big girls. keep him he is lovely. Great photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 They are lovely Fee, I want to keep my Faverolle boy so much but I couldnt do that to the neighbours( well I could, but I wont) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Aww How could you get rid of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 What a beautiful Pekin boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirlsuk Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 What a beautiful Pekin boy! I know. I would love to see him fully matured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww your chicks are so beautiful Fee. Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 They are lovely Fee. It's nice to see a proper Araucana chick to compare mine to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
