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    Odd Bird Received

    Yes, I knew that, doesn’t seem to be looking very cockerel in appearance… Maybe ? But not yet, just wondering if it is something else … Just asking.
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    Odd Bird Received

    These were purchased from a hatchery
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    Odd Bird Received

    I bought 10 ISA … from a hatchery… on pick up, 9 were golden yellow, this one was whiter… I questioned if it could be a rooster, and he certainly didn’t argue and gave another chick the same color… This one is getting whiter … while the others are getting more reddish in color… I will attempt at...
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    Odd Bird Received

    I bought 10 sexed chicks, One significantly different…afraid it might be a rooster, He gifted an extra just incase … Can anyone identify this odd one in breed… No signs of rooster yet … 6 weeks in … Thank you !
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    I love my rooster, I only have one and he is a beautiful addition to addition to my flock...I do not brood or incubate eggs for chicks. In his little pea sized brain his only instinct is to breed and protect. Oldhenslikedogs stated if it was behavior I’m not comfortable with... Hence, me being...
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    I just tried again ... I think he is trying to breed... It’s very hard to watch... Maybe back to the adult girls for a change... I thought at a little over a year he was mature... learning prob not ...
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    I’m not certain he was going to mount / breed her... I was there and stopped the action when she started the fretful sound... the first encounter with them a total gent, he was incredible... I feel like maybe a dominance move ... I will try again this evening... The females have entered the...
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    Thanks for all y’all do to help us learn
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    Thank you!!! I will take it slow and maybe give a brief visit one at a time while I’m right there... This pecking order can be brutal I’m learning from others post
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    Thanks, so i need to just slow down and give it more time before i jump all in...
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    Adding new pullets to existing flock

    Good evening, Im trying to integrate my new birds to my existing flock but have a few questions and concerns. I currently have 3 hen and one rooster that are one year old. I purchased 8 pullets and they are 12 weeks old. ( can't believe I got all pullets) I moved the young ones to their new...
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    Pullet or cockerel

    I’m still confused, She has the posture and tail of a cockerel but no behavior characteristics of one... Combs is still very pale in color Just asking for other opinions ... 10 weeks
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