I agree that at only 2 months with that much red it's likely a roo.
Not sure why everyone insists on saying it's not a rooster but a cockerel. It's the same thing. Just not "officially" called a rooster till it's older and crowing.
But I might mention, I had a pullet a few years ago that had...
Um. I don't see why not if you bleach it. I personally can't stand pine shavings because they don't decompose very well and don't go well in the gardens. I like using hay because it composts really well and is great in the gardens.
What's your set up that you don't already have the nesting boxes...
We keep a bag of cat litter in the garage for oil spills or other chemical spills. Not that it happens very often but it's a quick safe way to clean up a mess like that. Wouldn't put it in nesting boxes!
I really wish I could keep him. He's already so stunning and am sure he will be even more as he matures. He crows as early as 5 in the morning. With 2 neighbors with new babies and summertime making us all have our windows open, well it's a bit much. They already say my hens are noisy. But I...
I have a beautiful young Black Copper Maran Rooster.
Purchased as brand new chicks on March 15th.
Started Crowing a few weeks ago. We live in the city limits so he unfortunately has to go.
Would like to either sell him for $15 obo or trade for a new layer or young female pullet around the same...
6 laying hens for sale:
1 Olive Egger 2 years old
1 Blue Lace Wyandotte 2 years old
2 Ameracaunas 2 years old
2 Barred Rock 1 year olds
All laying and healthy. Just need to reduce the flock before the pullets can be put with the rest of the group.
$60 OBO
Thank you. I think so too.
I looked really close at it to make sure and the cornea was in tact. It keeps draining from around her tear duct area.
Thank you all. I am so appreciative of this site and everyone on it! Don't know what I would do with out it.
I think I will be culling her...