This is Diggs, our 1 year old Australorpe rooster. He is a very good rooster, exceeding expectations in the performance of his job duties. He is an exceptional protector for hens, and perfectly frisky if you'd like fertilized eggs. He also has a beautiful turquoise hue in his black feathers...
We have 5 day old chicks (4 sexlinks and 1 Sicilian buttercup). The Sicilian Buttercup, who was very alert with typical behaviour suddenly changed behaviour today. We have twice wiped poop off its back feathers to avoid pasty butt. Is drinking but not eating. We have seen one poop, but doesn't...
<Updated 09/28: Successfully re-homed - thank you!> We have a healthy 20 week old Leghorn Rooster available, free to a good home. Strong protective instinct - good protector for hens. Preference given to a home/farm if you have a referral.
We started our backyard chicken adventure with five chicks and now at 13 weeks, two are crowing! Quite sure our leghorn is a Roo, but less sure about the Australorpe. Pictures attached - any suggestions?
Also looking to make some decisions about what to do next. Give away 1 or both roos (if we...