Ellie-Some of the other forums may help you better with rooster keeping. My tips which I can enforce because my birds aren't free ranged....
Don't let the rooster crow, breed or flog around you. Make sure he knows your dominant-and pick up & carry him around often. I will grab . room and just...
I couldn't resist this snow white tiny chick. It is soo small, yellow beak and legs, clean legged. Please help me identify
Picture taken next to golden sebright one day old chick
question-Does or has anyone used wire cages for breeding pairs (bantams)? I want a tempory situation to put a pair in until we get my second breeding/show pen this summer..and my plan just fell through.
Was thinking of getting 24w x 24h x 36L, not sure if this is to small? I was quoted $35 per...
So today I thought I would take some Easter photo's with my son and our new cochin pullet. He usually loves the chickens but would not sit still and pretended to be scared of her so he didnt have to sit down. (after the camera was off he was petting her and held her)...so this is how the photo...
^it does work! On day 3 there was still a lil bit of dye but barely. The hens didnt mind. :) After the weather warms up I will be doing this to my pullets weekly so If anyone lays I know who does.