No the batch I got was from a hatchery not a breeder.. Does that make a good or bad difference?
Maybe I am safe with the rooster (splash) which I have?
I have six 2 yr olds still laying, 12 that will start any time, 17 who are to lay in Nov.!
Maybe I should get rid of mine and get this other one as to save myself any issues.
Hmmm that's to bad the one who might be a sibling is beautiful. Oh, well what's best for my girls is top priority
Misty
Ok so I checked eggs and saw a few bullseyes. But I have the 2 roosters in there. Is it true it takes 2 weeks for them to be fertile free, per say? So if I take out the one rooster to figure out if the blue one is mating in two weeks if he is there would be the "eye" but if it's all the...
I will check for the bulls eye! You think it's ok for 1st generations to mate without problems? i thought it caused all sorts of problems?
Thanks for your suggestions.
Hello,
I just signed up and wanted to introduce myself. We started raising chickens 3 years ago and then added ducks.
We have 12 almost ready to lay, 6 who need to go once the layers start, 17 that are about 2 months old, and 13 chicks I am trying to sell from my incubating. I am an...
I have a 2 roosters. One came from the breeder with my order. Does that mean it's a sibling? This rooster is also trying to mate the ducks? Splash Americana
The other rooster I bought before I knew they sent me a roo with the batch of hens. He is not doing his job. He struts and keeps...
I have 12 pullets I am waiting on they are born Feb 6th so that makes them 20 weeks and trying to patiently wait. I need them to start laying so I can get rid of the old ladies in the flock.