-sarahjayne Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hey its been a while So i went to a farm the other day and picked up two new hens (they are living in a seperate house, plan to have all 6 living together one day but for now, or until they are both laying atleast they are living in their own house & run ) The farm (I assume it was a farm ) where we got the two new girls had pens with mixed breeds in. They were all in really good health though and we checked thoroughly.. except Scarlet is de-beaked (is this what you call it?) but it doesn't affect her in the slightest. So we're not sure what breeds we've got, we just picked two and hoped for the best. Apparently the pens were 'Hybrid & Pure Breed" but i'm not sure how accurate that is.. Anyway, any ideas? pictures: (Millie is the black one we're unsure of, pretty sure Scarlet is a warren/ranger/isa brown) Thankyou.. your help is much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I would say a speckedly but I'm new to chooks, someone else will tell you definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think Speckledy too. I got one on Sunday. Mine also has a funny beak but it hasn't stopped her getting corn! Your hens are lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAboutChooks Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Sorry not too sure about the breed, probably speckledy, and Ranger, congratulations! Scarlottohara, they look lovely. I thought that you were planning on columbines, or legbar Maybe next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yes she is a speckeldy which is a hybrid From the back she looks like a cuckoo Marans but her neck and chest comfirm that she is a Speckeldy very pretty girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I agree, write up on that hybrid here: A Maran cross Barred Plymouth Rock, the Speckled Star is a very docile hen. Slightly larger than the others she is an excellent layer of speckled brown eggs. Silky and soft to the touch she has a beautiful full plumage. The Speckled Star will lay around 270 eggs in her first year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Omlet describe a Speckledy as: The Speckledy is a modern hybrid and comes from a Rhode Island Red crossed with a Maran. The feathering closely resembles that of a Maran but it is a far more prolific egg layer. They are large yet elegant birds with a deep breast, upward pointing tail and pale legs. The comb is medium, red and serrated and the face is smooth. The earlobes and wattles are small and smooth and the beak curved and mottled. They have pale bay eyes. So maybe there are few slightly different versions around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yep .... a Speckledy, with the Marans side of her ancestry showing through. I have 2 Speckledies and they are lovely hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txswanie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I have a cuckoo maran which could be her sister. Mine has feathery legs though. They colouring is identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipistrelle Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 She's certainly pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yep a speckledy. I have one, she is a lovely girl and is top chook in my flock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yes - Speckledy / Cuckoo Maran. She's just like my Fanny Annie & Stella. You should get lovely chocolate dark brown eggs from her. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Congratulations, beautiful girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Beautiful, that's what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesca88 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 That's a Speckled Star! I have one, and she's been debeaked too They're bred by Meadowsweet Poultry Here's mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Speckledy She's very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
