I have decided that Wyandottes are the breed for me. I like their history, their looks, and the temperament of the ones I have had on my "urban hobby homestead"(If that is a real thing) is great. The roo's are protective and hold down the fort well, the hens are less eager to be fully...
To start, with the bird in question, there is no crowing or attempts at sex while I am spending time in their pen. However, I have seen a few leg kicks and plucking of a feather here and there. I am not sure if that is a trait of only roo's or if hen's use that in their little battle for thier...
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I am a 29 y/o disabled Veteran who wants to provide sustenance for himself and his family. I have a very deep passion for the care of animals. I have felt a need my whole life to protect and provide for those weaker and worse off than I am. My animals give me a peace I have...
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My wife and I are a team in our small wannabe urban homestead. We just started last year with rabbits and a garden and laying hens. The rabbits got too much for us come harvest time. Chickens so far seem to be a good alternative so we bought some unsexxed chicks this...