I agree with you - because I LOVE to hold and cuddle my hens, and they love it too. My rooster came into the flock after the hens were grown and he grew up seeing me holding the hens - so there is no problem. I think the best option is to pen him while you hold the hens, then hand them back to...
I give eggs as hostess gifts when I'm invited to dinner or lunch at a friend's house! They always appreciate it so much. I give eggs to friends along with a birthday card for their birthdays. I give eggs to my hairdresser and nail technician when I have a pedicure. I no longer give eggs to...
I had a laying hen who wanted babies so badly that she ran away. I lived in the hills south of San Francisco and there are coyote, mountain lion and lots of other small predators. She came back with nine babies! I have NO idea where she hid - but she did it successfully. At first I thought...
Here are two of my favorite pictures of my chickens! The first is Gordon, a gorgeous and kind white rooster. I'm also sending a picture of my shiny black hen, Aretha. I hope they're what you need!