I am so distraught right now....we found my favorite rooster (white Plymouth Rock) frozen dead in the snow today....I just can't express how upset I am....he didn't look like anything hurt him...just maybe from the cold?? After an hour of trying to look him over and find a box for him, we did...
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I got new hens yesterday to help our hen to roo ratio...
They are quite skittish from not being handled much. I have been told they are 13months old. I picked one up this morning to try to help socialize them a bit. This is what I saw:
Does anyone know what this is? Or what might cause it...
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I'm ISO of bantam hens/pullets. I'd prefer Cochins but does not matter. Really just looking to add more females to our bantam's run. We currently only have one hen for each of our roos and are worried our girls will get worn out/torn up.... :( TIA!
Oh I'm located in VA just outside of...
Hen or roo egger? I've been told it is about 10wks, not 100% on that though... I think it might be starting to develop spurs? Idk...seems too young
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Hi! Back in July, we order some chicks but we ordered ALL female day old chicks....been watching this one carefully lately and am getting the feeling that she is clearly a HE! LOL they are all about 10wks, now. Any thoughts?? I will post another pic of him/her with the other 2 white plymouth...
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I have a flock of 18 chicks(6wks today!) of various breeds(all standard size females: barred Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island reds and whites, cherry eggers, and Easter eggers). I've decided to get some more as a gift to my mom for her B-Day this month. She is also a...
Hi! I'm trying to find a polish roo. I'd love to find a frizzled tolbunt but considering the time of yr, I understand that might be a tad difficult...lol does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in VA. TIA!!
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I'm new to Backyard Chickens. Got my first flock(18) this summer. I have quickly become a huge "bird lady"!!! Hahaha. Only have hens at the moment (6weeks old) but hope to change that soon. I'm totally in LOVE! LOL