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Several show quality Black and Splash Andalusian cockerels - Black and Splash only color but if you are willing to wait and breed them they should produce show quality Blues. They have top quality lines. Four spalsh and two black available. Might consider selling Andalusian hens with them if you...

I've never shipped that distance before - VA to CA. And I'm not sure where to even start. I've only ever shipped day olds before. I'd be up for shipping if you could tell me how to ensure a safe delivery.

Anyone? These will be your perfect roo! :-)

You didn't fail her at all and don't even think that! As someone who keeps chickens and other livestock for a part of my income, yes get attached and take great care, but at the end of the day, the circle of life goes on......and be prepared for that.

I have no experience with RIRs but did u try cider apple vinegar in their water?

Thank you Smurfy!

My rooster has a swollen eyelid I have Vetropolycin (bacitracin-neomycin-ploymixin) on hand that I use when the horses get goopy eyes. Has anyone any advice on whether I can use it on my roo? Couldn't find much on Google and I'm worried about the "cat + aspirin = liver failure" type of issue...

Got four of them as packing peanuts with an order of day old chicks. They are 4 weeks old now, living in a rubbermaid in my dining room - free to a good home, dont want to cull them unless I have to but I have no use for them... Located in Purcellville, VA - willing to drive a bit for a new...

Got four of them as packing peanuts with an order of day old chicks. They are 4 weeks old now, living in a rubbermaid in my dining room - free to a good home, dont want to cull them unless I have to but I have no use for them... Located in Purcellville, VA - willing to drive a bit for a new...

I have a pullet and cockerel about 9 weeks old for free. Got them as "friends" for a bad Lakenvelder hatch where only one hatched and needed friends. They are out with the big chicks, free ranging now and very friendly b/c I handled them a lot when they lived in my dining room :-) I'm in...

This is terrible - what power does the ASPCA have - anyone know?

I have a couple of well bred black Andalusian cockerels - about 16 weeks old now. They are from a new show bloodline and will be a great addition to any heritage breeding program. My main Andalusian rooster is the best - not aggressive with people, takes great care of his hens and very smart...

I keep mine in until they are 6 weeks, in VA, not sure where you are....

Joel, I'm sorry but no way does that "barrel' look big enough for 5 chickens. Even bantams. It doesn't look like a good idea for any chickens to me. I've never had such a thing happen to my chicks, but when I've had minor pecking problems the thing to do is stop the appearance of red blood...

cetawin, that was a great post. thank you.