I'm so glad Ladyhawn encouraged you too. We both knew that IF, and that was a BIG IF, he could ever grow into those premature hormones, and get them under control, he would be a great rooster. It was touch-and-go for awhile, but slowly, he finally got those hormones under control. He turned...
Thank you. I see the barring, size, shape, etc. on yours, and see what the hatchery stock looks like, and there is NO comparison. In addition, as has been discussed, I don't think the hatchery stock lives as long, or is as hardy.
Another thing that I don't see mentioned very often, but I...
speckledhen, do you have a lead on a good line of BR's yet? I'm strongly considering getting some, but don't really want hatchery stock. A lead you had posted before about a contact, they didn't reply when I inquired about them.
Just because kids, and animals are not stupid, and may even know better, doesn't mean they won't get a brain fart, and do something stupid.
You mentioned that you had been giving a verbal command, on a daily basis, to the roosters, so they wouldn't fight. Maybe you forgot to say it that day...
For years I've been drooling over the Sweeter Heaters, but they're so dang expensive. Last year, I finally got 3 of them, one for each coop that I normally use. They are safe, and are not power guzzlers. For the record, they do NOT heat the coop, but they do heat the birds. The way you test...
I occasionally give mine canned cat food, especially when they're molting, so they get animal protein. I find the animal protein improves feather quality. Mine LOVE the cat food, so I'm not surprised that Scarlett took to it. I'm sorry both of you are having to go through this.
You should still be able to buy the injectable penicillin without a prescription. Try here too: https://jedds.com/collections/cage-aviary-treatments-antibiotics