I have only given eggs to a broody once and she raised them like a champ. I didnt really know this was common behavior. Thanks. So I probably shouldnt bother trying to get her to take them back.
Hi,
I am looking for some advice! I had a Buff Orpington Chicken go broody and I stuck 6 duck eggs under her (3 one day and 3 the next). After candling, one was infertile and we tossed it but the other eggs started to hatch today. When I went out this morning one duckling was dead on the...
So, this image is of some cockerels that I bought in a mixed "heavies" assortment. They are about 10 weeks old. Please help me id them!
1. ???
2. Barred Rock
3. RIR
4. White Rock?
5. ???
Thanks!
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Well, I ordered cockerels, but I cannot tell one way or the other yet so I am assuming he is a he. I am considering keeping one of the cockerels that came in my batch since my beloved bantam cochin roo died last year. So far the contenders for keeping would be a barred rock, this brahma, a...
I ordered a batch of assorted heavies cockerels to raise as meat birds. Can you id this breed for me? Sorry for the blurry photo, he was fast! He is a cool looking bird though.
Thanks,
I bought a group of assorted young hens (some 3+ months old and some a year or so old). One of them was a little black hen which I assumed was a black star pullet. When I got them home I was surprised that she was already laying. Then I took a better look at her and noticed that her legs we...