Rich Eggs! Marans, Welsummers & Golden Comets?

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It's hard to pick my favorite chicken breeds or even egg color for that matter! But! I really do enjoy these girls that can really give you some rich and fabulous eggs! What are some great breeds for darker eggs? Let's chat it up! Oh, and don't mind Mr. Peaches... xo
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@siobhansprouse3254 7 жыл бұрын

I just got chickens about two months ago; three little hens to start out with. I have two Dominiques and one Golden Comet and honestly, my Golden Comet is the MVP of my little flock. She started out being bullied by the two Dominiques, but is now the big boss on the yard. She is easily the most personable (and I DEFINITELY agree with the nosy bit) and lays for me reliably every day, with the rare every other day. I absolutely agree that she has had phenomenal shell thickness from the get-go and her eggs are huge! Any time I post pictures of my daily egg haul to praise my girls, even my chicken-keeping friends joke that I have a pet emu. I got my Dominiques because their coloring was stunning to me, and heavily considered just getting three of them or waiting it out for a Wyandotte, but instead picked up my Golden Comet on a whim with the promise that she'd lay more eggs, and boy has she come through, both laying-wise and personality-wise. She not only started laying earlier than the two Dominiques, but she also lays bigger, richer eggs and lays more regularly. She is also SO talkative and funny and she follows me around anytime I'm in their run. I would absolutely 10/10 recommend Golden Comets to anyone and I'm so glad you paid them some love in this video!

@Lalalalala... 6 жыл бұрын

I just got my first three eggs today!!! So eggcited hahahaha! I literally screamed when I saw my eggs! They are so cute! I'm so happy!

@fitzwater504 2 жыл бұрын

I just got 22 Gold comets today. I’ve 1 maran. Hopefully we have a great & amazing turn out. My first time with these!! Thanks for all the great insight to!!

@mayaportland8805 3 жыл бұрын

ok you convinced me, i want all three haha. i have already few golden comets and you are right, i love their daily eggs production and their lovely friendly personalities

@KikiB1121 7 жыл бұрын

mr. peaches stole the show!

@HearthandDome 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going out to finish my first chicken coop today!! Can't wait to get chickens and am VERY THANKFUL for all of your sound chicken advice! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Patara!! :)

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

You are too kind! Let us know how it goes! xo

@HearthandDome 7 жыл бұрын

Appalachia's Homestead with Patara Well it still isn't finished but we made TONS of progress! :) Time to call it a day..

@dianereinhart9712 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video and Description! Precise and right to the Point. Love the Peaches.... A++

@chrisb5391 7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Peaches is something else!!! He just seems to know whenever you are filming. Lol. I love learning about your chickens and their products. Thanks for sharing. Peace and blessings.

@Mewmewfreaksayspika 7 жыл бұрын

Spot on! My neighbor has a golden comet, and boy is she nosy. That chubby little hen will walk up and down my fence begging for some treats. My welsummer is exactly how you described, very independent, but when it comes to me she is the sweetest little thing. Thank you for the information, please make more chicken videos, they're the best!! ;)

@kccarroll2678 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched ALOT of your videos over time...and I have just now subscribed? Willy me. A lot of information you provide us other homesteaders with is very helpful and your videos I go to the most for information. Thank you!!! 😀

@1wolfpup 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job of showcasing the birds and their eggs. Thanks Patara!

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

And the tabby... ;-)

@joycebarnett5813 7 жыл бұрын

It is amazing that each chicken lays a different colored egg. I like the color for the Maran. Thanks for sharing

@soulesailor 6 жыл бұрын

I just got my new batch of chicks and they are these three breeds. I'm so excited. They seem so cool we are loving watching them grow up.

@misstine71 7 жыл бұрын

This is so informative, thank you Patara!

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are all good girls! xo

@amberrivers81 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video I love the dark egg never seen one that dark before. I so enjoy your videos

@TheLemonadeFarm 7 жыл бұрын

Our customers have been so excited to try the blue and green eggs, for some reason people think they might taste different I guess. Ameraucana aren't that prolific of layers, but I've got a buff orpington-ameraucana cross that lays olive eggs and she lays a lot more.

@christophergriffin7245 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought ten golden comets today can't wait for them to start laying

@lifewithmikeandjenn5814 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the and explaining the breeds and eggs colors. One of my Welsummer girls lays a huge double yolk at least once a week. I was concerned she may have some health issues as a result but she is happy and shows no signs of distress. ❤💜💚

@poodleoodle7689 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the FBCMs. Not a lot of videos and info about the breed. We have 4 and plan to get more.

@barbara-pigeonbray4579 3 жыл бұрын

Great info .

@NothingToNoOneInParticular 7 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love Mr Peaches! Sometimes, I just watch to see him. Lol

@KML7231973 7 жыл бұрын

Awwwwww.... Mr. Peaches is just too cute!

@mitchh9111 7 жыл бұрын

Mr Peaches is sweet...

@scrapironprepper 7 жыл бұрын

First of all, great news about your husband. Prayers work. We are raising 30 birds right now after your recommendations of Buff Orpingtons and Black Austrolourps. They should start laying in July and we are ready. Had to sell our flock last year of Barred Rocks. Thanks for so much info which really helps. Would love to see a video of your barn, since I need to build ours soon.

@country_boy_zone6b Жыл бұрын

I love Welsummers...mine where friendly but as you say independent..but they would eat out of my have..my Cubalaya and Easter Eggers where the friendliest...great vid!

@marius71godofwar 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patera!! I have 6 blue copper marans, one roo , a pair of breese, 2 chocolate orpingtons and finally one jubilee orpingtons. Won't be laying till October..... but they are one their way!! Great Video!!

@lilyhiller133 7 жыл бұрын

I have been intubating sum duck eggs and your video on how to Candle eggs really helped me. Your videos are awesome keep it up

@nubee1973 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, I love the black copper maran eggs, I'm so glad they are friendly. Do black Copper maran and golden comet do good in the cold in the winters? It snows here in Kentucky and it can get cold

@cherylmiller2272 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info.. we're wanting to get chickens again. had barred rocks about 14 years ago. the rooster flogged my then 2 yr old grandson ... got out of the chicken business. do these 3 breeds get along , ir do u separate them?

@darlenep5206 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patara I Have 5 Barred Rocks and they are Great Layers .. and Pretty Friendly , Now I have 10 more young Pullets coming up the call ISO Browns .. a cross between Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Whites, So Pretty & the Sweetest Little Babies , Should start laying around the end of July .. SO We'll See ..

@kennylee1732 11 ай бұрын

Going to try the marans soon

@corinac76 Жыл бұрын

I had a Maran hen I called her big mama and I could walk around with her on my shoulder. I loved her so much

@ginjam10 7 жыл бұрын

I like a variety of breeds of chickens so I have different colored eggs. But I have to say I love my golden comets! They are so friendly!

@emilyh1627 7 жыл бұрын

My Easter Egger laid her first egg today!!!! It was a beautiful green! Do buff orpingtons lay about the same color as the golden comet? I have one who just started the egg squat!!!

@candicechristensen1753 7 жыл бұрын

marans have my heart as well ❤️

@maryjayne8746 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for pictures of the egg yolks for comparison. Nice to talk about the shells and they do truly make an impression as far as the visual goes but what is inside the egg for flavour?

@SunshineCountryChickens 3 жыл бұрын

Love my marans and welsummer and comet which I call cinnamon queen lol

@olivermirkes1388 4 жыл бұрын

I love your cat and I found your video very helpful

@dezzfoxx3957 7 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you like the golden comet vs say the rhode island red? We have both and our rhodies are more cuddly. Just curious. :) Thank you for all your wonderful wisdom! Recently found your channel and I'm hooked.

@TheFrogfeeder 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, I’m a chicken lover myself. I live in the city tho, already have way more than I’m allowed, but I want all the colors of eggs cause I sell them to hipsters at top dollar. This year adding dark layers to my flock, I have access to Cuckoo Marian’s, out of the 3 eggs in this video, would you say cuckoos lay closer to the black coppers? Wel summers come next week but I know they aren’t as dark as the Karan’s. Lol am I gonna be ok with cuckoos or should I try to search for black coppers? Subscribed too :)

@shirleysunshine3319 6 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. I have a 5 month Cooper Marian and she just laid her first small starter egg and it wasn't near as dark as I thought it would be and I noticed in your video you said "she's still working on her color" Are you saying a chickens egg color gets darker? This is good news if so but I have never heard this. ty for help and info.

@carolineshomestead2560 5 жыл бұрын

Patara! My Golden Comet plucked my earring out!!! You were right!!😫😂🐓

@brandonburrell8517 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Peaches is a movie star!

@jackywaldon359 6 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation on the eggs I must say. I wish that you had added a video of each one of these breeds for people that don't know what they look like. I do like the golden comet they are very gentle and start to lay at a very early age 4 months, however this breed needs to be replaced every two years as their eggling diminishes, and some people don't know this. Love all your videos.

@3doggymom 7 жыл бұрын

OH MR. PEACHES!!!! Just has to be the center of attention! Certainly not camera shy!Lol!! Great info, thank you!

@Daankuwel 7 жыл бұрын

@patara, have you looked in to Barnevelders? they are related to the welsummer and are reasonably good layers and they look amazing, egg color is about the same as the welsummer, maybe a little bit darker

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

Daankuwel Sounds like I need some, eh?? 😀

@marijuanacannabis6958 6 жыл бұрын

IS THERE A FEED FOR HENS TO GET THEM TO LAY EGGS?

@susanholland3956 7 жыл бұрын

I Love Mr. Peaches! He wants to be the headliner of the video! Patara, I have a chicken question.. My 8 week old chickens have recently been wanting to stay in the coop a lot during the day. They have a nice run with ample space. Should I be worried? I'm a new chicken Mama. Got 6 chicks for my 50th Birthday! ☺

@azalea5560 7 жыл бұрын

Susan Holland do they have cover outside ? Something to hide under either for shade or when threatened? Do a visual. Are there predator birds above?

@susanholland3956 7 жыл бұрын

azalea5560 Hi, Yes, they are in a large dog kennel with a canopy on one end and the rest is covered with wire and netting. It's pretty humid today, so maybe they are just trying to keep cool.

@captrockcodak1094 7 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to buy some black copper maran, and cream legbar hatching eggs from you?

@mmsmith1777 5 жыл бұрын

The best chicken I ever had was a golden comet hen. She laid a large medium brown egg a day for years. She was friendly, lovable, and intelligent. She would fly up to my kitchen window daily for love and attention. Best chicken ever. R.I.P. Clucky.

@cajunbelle1784 7 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the day we have more land to get more then four chickens. My kids have already put in request for silkies.

@BlackMishka 7 жыл бұрын

Do you ever get 3 yolks in one?

@kirbypoodle2485 7 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about all the breeds of chickens you have (if you can name all of them) or maybe 10 of your favorites and tell us why you chose them or your favorite quality about them

@tonynewman777 3 жыл бұрын

We were not trying however Easter Eggers crossed with the French black copper Marans are now making spotted brown eggs light Brown

@dc0145a 7 жыл бұрын

Also check out Rose Comb Rhode Island White (separate breed from Rhode Island Red). Very docile; both hens and roosters. Purchase from a reputable breeder (Rob Newburn in Idaho is excellent). The hatcheries do not have quality, purebred RCRIW. jmo

@Bleakunending 7 жыл бұрын

Different eggspectations ;D

@brendadoherty3060 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see the olive green eggs

@kttheangel85 7 жыл бұрын

How do the whyendottes mix in ? I'm looking at them for mylayers

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

Lighter eggs. Not heavy layers but very sweet hens!

@sondrajackson3171 7 жыл бұрын

I love my French Copper Marans/Lavender Marans cross. She's the boss but she is so gentle and sweet and my little FCM's/Cream Legbar cross is the sweetest chicken I have. The Barred Rock and Black sex-link are the most aggressive.

@DM-jf3lg 4 жыл бұрын

I’m new to raising chickens. Can I keep different breeds in the pen? Golden comets with black copper Marans?

@godsfavoriteblister852 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@purselady7323 7 жыл бұрын

Paterson, is there any difference in taste or color of the yolks?

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

Not really. Diet determines that. ;-)

@purselady7323 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am learning so much from you!

@ChiChiGlamShop 5 жыл бұрын

My comet follows me around like a little puppy lol

@augustinmladin5554 5 жыл бұрын

Beautyfull eggs

@helenlane6317 7 жыл бұрын

great egg info. Mr each es wantssomelovin! lol

@chrisyoung732 7 жыл бұрын

Golden comets are hybrid varieties so they cant be bred if I recall correctly. There are a number of crosses that claim to be the source of Golden Comments. The most common is RIR x White Leghorn ( I know for a fact that the male RIR white Leghorn female cross produces a more white bird so the cross may be White leghorn male over RIR hens) Also Ive seen people selling comets that are Production Red (an unpure line of RIR) crossed with Rhode Island Whites. Regardless they are hybrid birds and will not breed true themselves though a percentage of offspring will share very similar traits. If you like them you will either buy new birds every year or have lines of the parentage and breed the crosses yourself.

@TheCuban.45 2 жыл бұрын

I like the cat

@traciperdue 7 жыл бұрын

When U later them out, got them all right before U said. Can U do a video like this on your duck eggs. Thanks and have a good morning!!!

@gerrymarmee3054 7 жыл бұрын

🌺

@courtneyking4285 4 жыл бұрын

If candling golden comet eggs are the hard to see in

@trzrpug 7 жыл бұрын

First. what? can't believe it.

@lilyhiller133 7 жыл бұрын

Jodi Mandelias good job

@neesiedavis4062 6 жыл бұрын

What chicken produces those HUGE furry eggs that walk around and look kind of cat-like?? lol

@thecynic807 7 жыл бұрын

You probably won't see this comment because this is an older vid. But yesterday I ordered my first 9 chickens. 3 welsummers 3 buff Orpingtons and 3 black australorps

@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara 7 жыл бұрын

I do see it! WTG!!! You will love them. xo

@thecynic807 7 жыл бұрын

Appalachia's Homestead with Patara I ordered from crackle hatchery. They charged me an extra 20 bucks for not ordering 15 chicks. I should call them and reorder and buy 6 more and give them away.

@thepatriotfarmer3580 7 жыл бұрын

lol, I think that cat is more "ruint" than mine....

@azalea5560 7 жыл бұрын

🍑🐈

@omma-llama7860 3 жыл бұрын

We pronounce leg horn "leggern"

@ronwest7930 5 жыл бұрын

You should have shown the chickens themselves.

@lucygreene1267 7 жыл бұрын

Typical cat behavior! Oh, are you trying to read this book I'm laying on, are you trying to see on this quilt, are you trying to type on this keyboard?