She's a confusing bird.
Our friends had complaints from their neighbours about the early morning cock a doodles and she sounds just like a rooster. Poor darling. I'm not giving up on her. She's staying here.
Wow folks! Thanks for the amazingly detailed information!
I really appreciate it.
I do know hens can crow - as I said my buff Orpington does a pretty convincing cock a doodle Doo, but she's a very girly girl.
Sounds like hormones might be the cause of her appearance and behaviour then...
Hello everyone
We have taken a friends light Sussex on because she crows (as does our buff orp) but I'm not convinced she is a girl. Our friends are certain she was laying. Can anyone tell from this photo please. Her comb and wattles are larger than my last light Sussex.
Cheers
Anne.
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Hello everyone
We have taken a friends light Sussex on because she crows (as does our buff orp) but I'm not convinced she is a girl. Our friends are certain she was laying. Can anyone tell from this photo please. Her comb and wattles are larger than my last light Sussex.
Cheers
Anne.
Hi there
I have also just joined and am in Melbourne Australia.
My hens are not losing any feathers at the moment.
Have you had a look through their feathers at their skin?
Anne.