Recent content by Robinluvschicks
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Are Dogs Always Predators to Chickens?
The key word is ALWAYS. The answer has to be no. I have a pit (yes, monster, killer of anything that moves). He completely ignores my chickens even when the get out of their "yard". My girls are in more danger from the Hawks than my dog.- Robinluvschicks
- Post #71
- Forum: Predators and Pests
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Rooster tried to kill hen
Okay, first--I do not want to give away fertilized eggs. I can never be sure how or how long someone is going to keep them before they use them and as a kid I remember seeing that awful "thing" in an egg at grandma's every now and then. I don't want it and I don't want to gross out anyone by...- Robinluvschicks
- Post #19
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Rooster tried to kill hen
No. Everyone outside is grown (at least 2 yrs old). I have kept my roosters separate because I do not want fertilized eggs. I give the eggs away and don't want my friends to have "surprises". This was the first time I have considered letting anyone procreate. I don't want the P.C...- Robinluvschicks
- Post #16
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Rooster tried to kill hen
One of the main reasons I came to BYC is because I have been mentally toying with the idea of putting my two Australorps together to see if they will make babies. The rooster and hen are the same age (going on 2). She is (I hope still is) the sweetest hen ever. He about tore me up when I got...- Robinluvschicks
- Post #14
- Forum: Managing Your Flock