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Ugg. That's what I thought. Well that would explain why his name (Trouble) fits him so well.

7 week old black cochin frizzle. Any ideas on whether or not it's a rooster?                  

Quote:Originally Posted by Ghetto Dunn I had a road island red that was this way. One day he and I danced and when he jumped up I hit him with the feeder scoop and nocked him out when he woke up he had a new outlook on life. he was...

It sounds like he might make a nice meal. My only other suggestion would be to put a harness on him along with a leash. With my guy once he realized the power I had over him him it totally put him in his place and all I had to do was...

I never wash mind until I'm ready to eat them. Right now it muddy and wet and sometimes the eggs are dirty but I just pile them in a bowl in the frig and rinse them with warm water and dry them with a paper towel before I eat them....

Darn it. I kind know that in my heart but it (he) is so darn funny that it makes me want to keep it around to see what it turns out to be. I ordered 15 knowing I was only going to keep 3-4 and I have a friend who will take the others....

I have a Rooster, Little Dude, that I hatched from the egg (mom abandoned him) and was perfectly fine until he realized he was a "rooster". His mom was a silkie and dad was a buff orpington and he is BEAUTIFUL. He became aggressive to...

I have been observing my new chicks (7 days old) and it seems to me like they are segregating them selves by color as well as breed. Plus there seems to be one in particular that is "eyeballing" the top of the brooder as if to be...

I know the last thing my chickens ever want to do is go in before dark. Especially if the weather is nice. I don't know where you live but my guess is if you can wait to put them in when it's close to dusk they will already have...

Quote: Originally Posted by chickflick  Hi chickschool and       I got my heavy duty netting from Cutler Supply.  But with your fencing you'll need a center support.  I have a tree...