My BR rooster "chick" was trying his best to crow this morning. It was the cutest and saddest noise all at the same time sounded like someone squeezing a duck! I can't believe he's only 6 weeks and already all grown up. His pullet friend had the funniest look on her face.
I have went back through thread after thread and looked at every picture I could find of barred rock chicks and I can't make any sense of things. Started out extra dark with dark legs. Comb hasn't really grown, but has got some color. 4 weeks old now...is this a barred rock? Is this a pullet or...
So, after much consideration, this previously pitch black baby with little white has turned into a monster Gabby, my barred rock, is super confusing me at just 2 weeks old.
Am I a pullet? I've got black legs and feet, but my feathers seem to say I'm a roo...
I'm sad to report that I have to get rid of my chickens. I just don't have the time I would like to devote to them unexpectedly. I have found a good home for my girls, but can't seem to find anyone who wants a rooster that doesn't plan on eating him for dinner.
So, can a rooster live happily...
[]Hi gang. I've stared at a ton of pics trying to determine if my little dominate hen is a him. Saturday found Gertie in the middle of the yard making not quite a cockadoodle doo, but close. Soooooooo, what is it? Boy or girl?
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Hi everyone.
I hate that my first post is in the emergency category, but I am really worried about my girls.
After reading here that Diatomaceous Earth was good for bugs, I used some last night in my girls coop. After I cleaned off the sliding tray that is under their cage, i sprinkled a liberal...