Currently have Standard Dark Cornish. Beautiful birds, but Dave, our rooster is REALLY loud. Was thinking of bantams when we sell off our breeding flock.
So...got a bonus chick with our hatchery order, figured out it was a buff cochin but wasn't sure if it was a pullet ot cockerel. Well yesterday when I put my hand inside the cage, it jumped onto it and started doing the rooster hustle. Pushed HIM off, he jumped on again which is when I gave him...
Poor girl. If she's bleeding like that, she may be getting picked on my the rest of the flock. I'd keep her separated until she's healed. How did you integrate her? I just had to pull one I tried to put with my flock because she was being bullied . Comb pecking.
My little foundling, Hope , the one in the front, always wants "uppies" when we do the flocks morning feed. She then proceeds to tell me of everyone's past transgressions, quietly mumbling and grumbling in my ear. We have a conversation every day. She's just the sweetest little girl, lays the...
Our FBCM are 4 months old now and 1 does not have ANY copper feathers. Very glossy black with iridescent green, violet sheen. Might not be a pullet as it has longer redder wattles than the rest.
Could it be Black Marans? Will post pics tomorrow.
Both. And the nest boxes. I use 50/50 mix of water to white vinegar in a quart spray bottle, 20 drops each sweet orange and peppermint essential oil. Shake and spray a light mist over everything. I do this every other day, but scrape daily.
You can also use lavender in place of orange if your...