Oh my. Ours have never been that bad. We have a trio of Blue Laced Red Wyandottes. They just happen to always be the first to peck a new guy. My roos all look at the newbie. I had always expected them to jump first. But it is always those beauties or our Dark Brahma. I have one Marans to also be...
Blooie, I am so glad that this worked well for you. I too will be integrating some tinies and littles soon. I am freaking out inside. I have two small Fayoumis in the mix of the tinies.They fit through the bars of our "introducing pen", so my hubby will be covering the cage with hardware...
Loc20chick, Farmers and Planters may have some Light Brahmas again. Give them a call If you would still likesome. I would hatch some for you, but I have two males.
I wonder what they could be? My friend in Tyaskin has the same issue with hers. I think she purchased it as a Wyandotte it began to look like a Sussex with feathered legs. Now it looks like a Light Sussex×Light Brahma. Her little girl has the perfect Columbian pattern and on the small side.
It is okay to vent. You are in the right forum for all chicken talk. My heart goes out to you. I wish I had an extra house out here. You could be my neighbor. We do not have any neighbors that we can see. I live a half of a mile away from a hwy and hear it over my chicken that are not far from...
I have not a doubt. I will have and a Buff pair and a Light pair soon. These are some of my husband's favorites. My son was hopi g to show a Dark female this year at the fair. He will be fine. He loves the bird regardless.