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  1. Mrs. K

    Rooster is perfect to all hens, except one?

    I have had chickens for years, and never had this problem until last year. I have a BA that was mercilessly attacked by the rooster and a chosen hen. I debated what to do - I often preach solve for peace in the flock. I took to letting them out more so they had more space. A coyote picked off...
  2. Mrs. K

    Excessive calcium deposits on eggs

    good, it was a joke.
  3. Mrs. K

    How long did it take?

    I had Gramma Feathers - she would keep those chicks next to her until they were full grown, and then she still liked them close...until her next batch came around. Mrs. Black tail - she kept them close 3 weeks... and then they were on their own, she was right next to the rooster, bright red...
  4. Mrs. K

    Weak yolk membrane

    Genetics or very hot temperatures. I think when it really gets hot, my egg quality decreases.
  5. Mrs. K

    Rooster with a Rose “comb over”

    Well, they are your birds and I completely understand about stewing decisions, even making decisions and not doing actions. The big thing to remember with cockerels is they are a crapshoot, and today’s good behavior is not an indication of tomorrow. The pullets might shortly have a different...
  6. Mrs. K

    Rooster and hens together or separate coops at night?

    At those temperature they should be fine. I would put them out. Outside generally means more space = more exercise. Beware though of heat, as in too much heat. Check your shade all day long, and make sure that there is shade all day long. It moves. My own run is delightfully shady all morning...
  7. Mrs. K

    Weak yolk membrane

    genetics - or age - both affect quality of eggs. I like thick whites, and yolks that don't break.
  8. Mrs. K

    Bullies - what should I do?

    Some people, some flocks can get full size birds and silkies to live together, but a lot of people report what you have stated, they just don't meld together into a flock or even into a tolerance. I would sell either pair, either the silkies, or the full size birds. A strife filled flock just...
  9. Mrs. K

    Rooster and hens together or separate coops at night?

    At there ages they need to be outside. Chickens need fresh air and sunshine. And they need a lot of space to run around in. Often times new people to chicken try and keep them safe in a small space with the best intentions, but it is not good for them. I would get him in the coop, ASAP. And at...
  10. Mrs. K

    Rooster with a Rose “comb over”

    You have 5 roosters, and I think that is a reason to cull this bird. Culling is hard, and there is an unfounded intense worry that you will cull the wrong bird. You can keep a rotten bird, but you can't cull the wrong bird. If you have 5, pick three for any reason, and cull them first. Or at...
  11. Mrs. K

    Flock management

    95% sure it is the cockerels. Chickens don't wait for coops to be fixed, and integration takes more space not less. So if you take them, take them after the expansion. They will have totally forgotten your place and the other birds. They will be strangers to each other. Mrs K
  12. Mrs. K

    How can I determine the pecking order?

    If I walk away and throw out scratch, generally, kind of, sort of the most dominant will be the first to come, and least dominant will be the last to get there...kind of. The truth of the matter is you don't want to know, the best flocks, the most peaceful flocks are the ones you can't tell. Mrs K
  13. Mrs. K

    Suggestions for ISA Brown longevity

    When you are stressing over getting an egg a day, do know there is not a dang thing you can do about it. Worrying about it is like worrying your hair only grows 3/4 inch and not an inch. Enjoy their life, make sure they have a quick end, and really that is the only thing you can do about any...
  14. Mrs. K

    Neighbors Died

    I would be worried about the silkies. They might need a completely separate place 24/7 if you add roosters. To be honest, it almost is never a good idea to take a bird that you feel sorry for, it is just not generally a good judgement call. If you really have been hankering for a leg horn or a...
  15. Mrs. K

    Too many roosters

    Good! Glad you can trade them. People do get attached to cockerels, in the darling stage. It is just that stage does not last. More roosters than hens is not good.
  16. Mrs. K

    How intense is your pecking order?

    Your set up surprised me, I really expected a much smaller set up. You could add roosts out there - but do bantam's roost?
  17. Mrs. K

    Preening Behavior

    I hope so too, however, today's behavior is no indicator what the behavior will be in a week or a month or a year. Cockerels are crapshoots.
  18. Mrs. K

    How intense is your pecking order?

    This ^^ is good advice. Often times in the beginning, people keep them in too small of area to keep them safe. Chickens need a lot of space to get away from each other. Post a picture of your set up. Mrs K
  19. Mrs. K

    6 weeks old cockerels fighting to the death already?

    It is hard picking cockerels to keep, I would let both of those go, and as they are bantams, I would do it sooner than later. They may have worked it out, some do. But I would expect it more to be a 'let it go, and live to fight another day' type of deal. Mrs K
  20. Mrs. K

    Preening Behavior

    He is in the darling stage. It often times does not last. Enjoy it while it does. Do be aware, often times this type of bird can become very aggressive. Not saying he will, but it is a strong possibility. Mrs K
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