This 4-5 month old rooster was purchased from a heritage breeder in McLeansboro, IL, and was suppose to be a pullet, and just started crowing yesterday.
Perfect for breeding, free to good home, needs to be gone by tomorrow.
Located in Ellisville, MO (St. Louis)
314-614-4731
I have a four month old true breed black Ameraucana that started crowing today.
I need to get rid of her (him) immediately before someone in my subdivision hears him.
Their coop/run is in the woods behind our house, but I still live in the suburbs.
Anyone have any ideas on what to do (humanely)...
I've read how to do it right, still not working.
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I...
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Yesterday she was just...
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What is deep litter? Like...