I bought a Barred Rock (pullet?) from a fella a while ago and he told me it was female. The bird is about 6 months old right now and it is unclear to me as to if it is a pullet or cockerel. I don't want a male in my small flock of 12 and am fairly new to the chicken thing. I think I am in...
To answer the question.... I have a fenced run set up out side of the coop. When I introduce the birds for short periods of social time, it is outside the coop in the run. So far I have not seen any real issues. I will try placing them in the cage outside the coop in the fenced area for...
I'm from Wisconsin brand new to the chicken thing. After having built a coop, I bought 2 laying Rhode Islands, and 3 laying Production Reds at an animal swap. I also bought 1 Barred Rock and 1 Partridge Rock pullets that were 6 weeks old. I have had the birds separated since I've owned them...