I'll try to keep this as short as possible, but I need y'all's advice. I just added 5 new pullets to my flock ( 2 buff orp and 3 americaunas). Turns out Eleanor Roosevelt (Americaunas) is actually a Teddy Roosevelt. Heard the 1st crow this morning when I was letting them into the run.
During the initial pecking order process, Eleanor was getting bullied like the rest. I think she ended about 3rd from the bottom. It took about two days to sort the entire process out and everyone is doing fine now.
I have a ton of questions so please bear with me:
1. Is the AMA breed a good breed to sire my hens with?
2. Will the varying genetics between the roo and the hens create issues if I decide to let the eggs go through the hatching process?
3. Since this cockerel is obviously subordinate to the hens now; when and how will that change? If I keep him, I don't want a subordinate roo watching after my girls.
I have a lot more questions, but I'm sure they'll come up throughout the thread. Thank you so much your advice! This site and it's members are truely awesome people!
During the initial pecking order process, Eleanor was getting bullied like the rest. I think she ended about 3rd from the bottom. It took about two days to sort the entire process out and everyone is doing fine now.
I have a ton of questions so please bear with me:
1. Is the AMA breed a good breed to sire my hens with?
2. Will the varying genetics between the roo and the hens create issues if I decide to let the eggs go through the hatching process?
3. Since this cockerel is obviously subordinate to the hens now; when and how will that change? If I keep him, I don't want a subordinate roo watching after my girls.
I have a lot more questions, but I'm sure they'll come up throughout the thread. Thank you so much your advice! This site and it's members are truely awesome people!