Recent content by ErnieBerley

i used to live in Powell and Jackson, but didn't have chickens then. I can't imagine - the frozen water would drive me nuts.

i have found auto doors are great for the mornings, helps you not to have to jump out of bed at hte crack of dawn. in the evening, it's best to check things out because there are always some that dont want to go in or cant get in .

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my fav breed!!

is it common for more than 1 mama hen to adopt the babies? i had 3 broody hens, not all eggs hatched for all the hens so they've kinda got a commune going with 5 babies now. 1 hen will run a bluejay away while the other mama shows them how to eat, etc... it's amazing to watch

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Hi if you're still into Maran bantams check out my post . My Maran rooster mated with Mille Fluer d'uccle and created these babies . Very dominant Maran

I wasnt even working on having bantams, it just happened. Here's the little roo and hen (they were born in Aug 2022).. he looks just like his dad but MUCH smaller . you can see how dominant the Maran is over d'Uccle . feathered legs too like dad (Black Copper Maran), so that's a plus using 2...

hi, I have a regular feather legged copper maran rooster that mated with Mille Fleur d'uccle... produced amazing copper maran bantams (the copper maran is dominant for sure). Does anyone know what the "real" copper maran bantams are mated with to get the small size? thanks

hey... i have a great Copper Maran Bantam - mix w/ Mille Fleur D'uccle. The copper maran is dominant, so the hen and rooster look just like regular feather legged copper maran but small

hmm not sure i know about that i'll check into it

yes he always walks like this and he's probably a year old.

Hi i have a BIG copper maran rooster that hops/high steps when he walks. i've looked at this feet and legs, no signs of damage or mites. i have about 12 birds and none of the others have this issue. anyone see this in their birds?

Possible a predator left scent behind? that will make them stay in the roost