Recent content by SunshineSusie

You now can say you have a Fan! I eagerly await your video/posts on how you get this guy to be tame. THANK YOU!

I'm confused...why make him a fighter and then tame him? Why make him a fighter at all? Either way, I'd like a detailed post as to how you went about training him.

So I had to look up "conspecific.' How do I go about making him NOT a man-fighter? Your input is much appreciated! I'd hate to coddle him and find out I turned him into more of a pot of soup. I want to keep him and watch him grow. I also want to walk thru my yard without a broom.

Okay - I want to be a rooster at your house! I will admit - I'm scared of him. I don't go out in the yard without my broom nearby. I am sure neither one of us appreciates this relationship. So, I really want to do this. I'm thinking I'll go don a life vest, some leather gloves, and a face...

Hello Chick-Folk - I have 6 hens and 1 rooster - all about 5 months old. Yesterday, someone gave me a rescued a very young Rhody - a sweet little girl, Ester, who just wants to be held. I am trying to integrate her with the flock but I made a terrible, horrible noob mistake and I am reaching...

Okay - I am keeping them in their coop. It's pretty predator-proof. I hope they start to feel safe again. Thank you for your input.

Yes, I think it was a weasel. The rest of the girls aren't handling the invasion well. Thank you for asking.

Thank you. Pretty 'welcome' sign

Thank you "Chicken Boy"

Two days ago, 5 hens were freaking out in the fenced backyard. I went out to look and there, on the floor of the coop, was one of my Rhode Is Red pullets. I picked her up and tossed her out into the back field. I never shut the coop door, since I've never had an attack. That night, none of the...

Just a quick note to say "Hi" all. I had 9 girls; but, down to 6 until last night. So, I'm logged in and looking for help. Thanks for such a great website.