My hubby got 10 hatched chicks from the feed store and they told us they were RIR. I have one roo (i think) that looks very different from the bunch. Im a chicken novice and have no idea. I figured Id come to the experts for advice. Out of the 10 I think I see 6 roos and 4 girls. Are these...
I will wait and see which one I want to keep. I can see that the ones with the combs are a little larger and more agressive than the ones without. They keep running from each side of the brooder and chest bumping each other. LOL. I dont want to jump the gun. I posted pictures on my profile...
They are only 21 days old now...I'm starting to wonder if I am jumping the gun on the sex. 6 have combs and 4 do not. I need to snap some photos of them and get some expert advice! I love this site. It makes this so much easier!
Thats what the hubs suggested, we keep one and eat the rest. What is a grow out pen? Will they still fight in it? Ive read that they are great layers! IM excited!
I want to free range them during the day it just all depends on my little girls allergy test and if my doberman plays nice. That is the general plan though.
I know absolutely nothing about chickens. My husband and I discussed getting them and within the week he surprised me with 10 RIR chicks. Now they are getting older and it looks like we have 6 roos and 4 girls. We currently have them in an outdoor brooder. (we live in the desert and my little...