Thank you. This site has already proven its self very useful. I just found out that my sweet little rooster, Otis, is actually a sweet little hen. lol. maybe I should change her name to Otessa?
Would it be best to get her a male companion, or would she be content with a female friend? I only want two, and purely for pet purposes so eggs and meat are not factors that concern me.
More then surprising, that would be a miraculous conception......Otis is my one and only right now But I am currently searching for a feathery friend for her.
I am currently looking for a non-human companion for my super sweet Rhode island red, Otis (who I only recently discovered is NOT a rooster) Is it best to stick with the same breed, or does it matter?
I appreciate the input. Being a first time owner, I know very little about chickens. I've spent a lot of time looking at pictures and forums trying to get some answers with no luck. I wasn't sure if he/she just looked like a hen because he was younger. Guess that's what I get for thinking a pet...
This is Otis, I got him as a present for mother's day. I believe, first of all that he is a he, and he is about 3 1/2- 4 months old now. We were told that he was a rooster when we got him, but my husband has his doubts as to how true this is. He is super sweet and has imprinted on may family in...
Hello fellow chicken enthusiasts,
I am new to the the whole Backyard Chickens scene. Currently I own one Rhode Island red named Otis. I received him (somewhat certain its a rooster) and two ducklings for mothers day from my family. He is a very sweet bird and has imprinted on my family as his...