Thanks for the replies. Since we don't have the ability to get 20 hens at this time, will probably let them back out in the morning. They do seem to eating very well separated in different crates in the living room. I know most people would think we are crazy having roosters in the living...
Please, I'm very new to chickens and roosters. Don't really own any, just trying to care for the two rooster that have taken up at my home.
Need help caring for these guys and stopping further injuries. Thought BYC would be the place to get help. Forum did help with what I should feed them...
I have had two rooster take up at my house (do not have other chickens or roosters). Have enjoyed watching and feeding them:).They seemed inseparable. Yesterday morning when I looked at them noticed that they had something on their feathers and wattles. Thought someone not happy with their...
:)Thanks everyone for the help. Signing off for work, will check back later for any further suggestions.
Sourland, thanks for the correction;). So far they get in the trees at night. We are hoping to move to NC. If and when, plan on catching these boys and take them with us and et some...
I live in Florida , so not much chance of frostbite. The spots really don't look like a scab. I would say some like a fungus or something. It is dry looking. They are pretty friendly, but will not let me touch them, so can't really get up close and personal. Will get better food for them...
Thanks Tamelroy. Have notice one squabble between the two and they seem to do some posturing. Guess maybe they are young. Would like to make sure they are getting the correct food. They are really beautiful boys.
I have never owned chickens before, however, 2 roosters have taken up at our house. We have been feeding them cracked corn. Resently I have noticed that they have developed a few spots on their combs and one has them on his waddle(thinks that is what it is called). Is this normal or should I...