Thanks so much, I appreciate that information, I have raised a few flocks before but never even wondered about the genetics as usually my hens are almost all non setters.
I have one Lakenvelder rooster and one Dominique rooster. I have 25 pullets, all are a little over 6 months old and all are laying now in this cold Ohio winter. I have a friend in need of a rooster and asked me for one. The little Lakenvelder is aggressive with the girls and one time with me...
Thanks, for replying. I believe you replied to my question a few weeks ago when I was trying to determine if this Dom was a rooster. I had ordered 7 females but got one that was a male. Yes, I believe little Rage will have to deal with Gage later lol! :)
I am waiting for that lol, That mean little cuss deserves it ;) He terrorizes the pullets also. If he wasn't so darn cute, I would re-home him, he was my free bird from Murray McMurray. Thanks for your quick response!
I have a little Lakenvelder rooster that started crowing at 2 months old. He is 5 months old now. I also have a 5 month old Dominique rooster who gets bullied by the mean little Lakenvelder. No really big fights because the Dom runs from him. He has not started crowing yet. My question is, could...
Lovely girls, so glad they are all healthy and happy!! I love their names too. I also have a hen named Opal. Thanks for posting the photos :) I have the 7 Dom's along with Australorps, Buff Orpingtons and Ameraucana's. My free Chick was a Lakenvelder Rooster. All chicks were ordered together and...
Thanks for your speedy reply. I had one chick, either Lumpy or Gail possibly, that I called Murray McMurray about because when they were about a week old, one chick started running fast backward and then would fall down. She would then get back up and go backwards very fast again. I have raised...
Thanks so much, I feel better knowing your hen was able to lay eggs. I was wondering the same thing, if mine would get egg bound or die. I appreciate your fast reply and advice!