If you're not breeding them don't do it. The owner of that rooster is probably trying to get rid of a problem.I've had at least 3 hens mauled to death by roosters. The roosters also tear up the backs of the hens causing sunburns and possible infection.Most of my roosters were Americaunas and a...
Alot of cons. Predators. Here in central NY we have voracious weasels and big racoons! Plus neighbors dogs and feral cats.Also my flock would always end up in the road pissing all the neighbors off. Bunch of hillbillys in a hurry! Plus last year free ranging chickens nibbled 2 hostas down to...
MOVE TO THE COUNTRY! Your first mistake was asking the government about having chickens. Now you can be sure some whack job neighbor will no doubt report you especially if you end up w/ a rooster. You'd think you were setting up a meth lab.Why would you want to live somewhere that is so...
I had the same problem w/ 2 beautiful americauna 1 year old roosters that I hatched and took care of. I'm diabetic and bruise easily and don't heal quickly and those **** roosters would go right for my shins. I tried chicken psychology. Be the bigger meaner more dominant rooster. I'd give'em a...
So sorry for your loss! it is devastating when you lose any of your flock. Monetarily I'd go with $10 a chicken. Aren't there any leash laws in your area? It's nice to let them free range but out here in herkimer county,NY I've got weasels and BIG racoons and the neighbor has 2 labs so I went...
Yes buy a dozen. If your hens free you may not be able to find them or you can,t get to them. plus 1st eggs are small for a couple of months Good luck. I haven't bought eggs from a store for 3 years. Smitty