I have a breeding project going. I am planning on spiral/clan breeding and eventually hope to have 4 coops but currently have 2. Well, 3 if you count the flock at my sister's house.
But officially 2.
Once I have crosses, the old hens will be given away or sold, so only mixed birds remain. I notice in reading about clan breeding that everyone seems to move the cockerel, leaving the pullets in their "home" clan.
I am thinking about moving the pullets instead. I hope that moving the pullets will create less disruption in the coops.
Is there a specific reason, other than tradition, to move the cockerels?
But officially 2.
Once I have crosses, the old hens will be given away or sold, so only mixed birds remain. I notice in reading about clan breeding that everyone seems to move the cockerel, leaving the pullets in their "home" clan.
I am thinking about moving the pullets instead. I hope that moving the pullets will create less disruption in the coops.
Is there a specific reason, other than tradition, to move the cockerels?