I have what I thought were three young hens/pullers! One Barred Rock, one Golden Comet and one Buff! Is it normal or has anyone heard of a dominant hen exhibiting Rooster behavior? My Rock is the boss and now she is starting to crow! Is this normal or do I have a Rooster that was missexed by the...
Wow, normally I get sure answers from this site but now I am more confused than ever. I have just started and I do not have a need for a rooster. I started the flock mainly for eggs not for baby chicks! About half of you say hen and half rooster. If it is a rooster, I will have to get rid of...
Posted this pic of what I thought was my Buff Orpington hen about 5 months old however one person on here insists it looks like a rooster. I am still very new to this and would appreciate any help?
Does it really look like a roo to you, I was trying for three hens and I already have a Barred Rock that is acting like a Roo. I am new to this and completely ignorant about most of it!
Thanks so much, I switched them over to a grower/finisher, they didn't really want it at first so I mixed in some treats to get them started. This morning I just gave them the feed with no treats and they ate it just fine!
I am a brand new chicken owner. I have three beautiful young hens. Their age range is between 10-14 weeks. The guy at Tractor Supply said I should be feeding them layer feed. According to what I am seeing on here, it is too early for layer feed and I should wait until spring when they are...