Flock of 8 (7 pullets 1 cockerel) is 16 weeks Old and the 2 we are adding are 12 weeks.
We put them in the run with the others for several days in a cage where the others can see them and there doesn’t seem to be aggression.
Do we add them to the coop and lock them in with the others? Or do...
I have 2 bantums I was wondering what breed they are?
they are 17 weeks old.
pretty sure both are hens but the Grey one has a more developed comb and crop but no saddle feathers so I thought I should ask opinions, roo or hen?
The other bantum I’m sure is a hen but don’t know the breed, any...
Any suggestions or secrets to introduction in the below circumstance:
I just exchanged 2 Roos for 2 hens. My flock is 16 to 17 weeks old and the 2 new hens are 12 weeks. The existing flock is 8 birds after removal of 2 roosters. Once the 2 hens are introduced I will be back up to 10 birds -...
Really skiddish compared to the other hens and roo. Has always been a bigger bird. I believe he is a roo - I think I see saddle feathers but he has barely any comb.
this Easter egger is 17+ weeks.
This was sold to me as a guaranteed pullet
Easter egger 14 weeks of age
acts like a pullet but I’ve already been sold at least one roo that was guaranteed as a pullet.
This is a 6 week old Rhode island red. She/he has more comb development and is starting to turn more red than the other Rhode island I picked up. Also, behaviorally more dominant. Both were “guaranteed“ to be female. But now, I’m not so sure. Thoughts ?
Hello and thanks for your help. 4.5 week barred rocks, Roo or hen? Thanks for the input!
I bought these from a guy who guaranteed that these 3 were hens (sadly can’t have Roos where I live).
Kids are very attached already so I’m hoping they are hens please tell me what you think. Worried...