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I had 3 roosters and "Alfredo" was on the bottom of the pecking order. He was so very sweet and would let me pick him up and snuggle with him. I gave away the other 2 and now Alfredo has changed. He bit me and I played it off as he was going after the pattern on my jammies, and now every morning...

I had 3 roosters and "Alfredo" was on the bottom of the pecking order. He was so very sweet and would let me pick him up and snuggle with him. I gave away the other 2 and now Alfredo has changed. He bit me and I played it off as he was going after the pattern on my jammies, and now every morning...

Did she turn out to be a she or a he?

I have a 3 day old baby chick who is crowing. Does that mean it's definitely a rooster? I have heard that at that age it's not really an indicator, but I was wondering if anyone knew for sure or had a similar experience.

I just had baby chicks hatch Tuesday and I will be going to a chicken swap on Saturday where they will have new chicks as well. My question is if I get new chicks at the swap can I introduce them into the brooder with my new hatchlings or should they be quarantined? Thanks

Oh ok I have seen pictures of the extra thumb and it's right in line with them. She was prob mixed with a salmon fav. I just hope she gets more mobile. Thanks all

Thanks for replying! It's only on one foot though and it's literally right next to the other back toe. Like it's almost coming out of it. I embrace my chickens oddities cause they are wonderful. I am just worried about her walking. She seems to hobble around when she actually does walk and it's...

My Maran mix has an extra "thumb" on one foot. Is this a mutation or what else? The other egg Maran I hatched came out with curled toes which I am giving them vitamin water and she will be getting booties, but what about the extra digit? Please help.