The rat population is likely not because of the chickens. I dont think Chicago has many chickens, and its run by rats..
Sorry, just couldn't help myself.
In all seriousness though, I would contact the department of agriculture. They may have some studies on this sort of thing.
One of my girls layed a funky egg today. Im thinking it was one of my Wyandotts first eggs and i just want to be sure its just because its a first egg. It was mis shaped and soft. They are currently getting Zamzows layer feed.
Thank you,
Thank you,
I am pursuing every avenue where I know he wont end up in a cock fight ring. If worst comes to worst, our local Humane Society does take in barnyard animals. I just hate to do that because I know they are already overloaded with animals as it is.
-Mike
I cannot keep him unfortunately due to my HOA restrictions. He is very good with the ladies and not aggressive to people what-so-ever.
We raised him from a day old hatchling, so I really dont want to eat him and I dont want to directly know about him headed to a stew pot. I just want to...