I guess I got lucky. I had no intention of getting one (this is my first year with chickens) but one of my wife's friends gave us one as a gift.
Perhaps, he made a good choice. Haven't had any issues. We have 5 hens. A couple of times he he tried to assert himself, and we gently
showed him not...
I was wondering about this too. One of my girls (Lousie) is very vocal - as in all day. Especailly if she sees me in the yard.
It seems the only thing that quiets her down is some food or a visit. Most of my neighbors are farmers and it seems like their chickens are normally quiet. At first I...