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  1. jo_crouch

    Aggressive rooster and small children, really need some answers asap

    I've had a number of aggressive roos. I have yet to rehabilitate one except for a silkie. I have him now and we will see. If you have a large breed rooster I'd get rid of him. There are plenty of passive roos out there and I'd get a small breed that your kids and you can manage. When my silkie...
  2. jo_crouch

    If feed stores closed and you can’t free range...

    I would be affected by a grain shortage. I buy from a co-op that buys from a farm and hopefully that might negate an issue. Because its picked up every 6 weeks I buy ahead so I always have some in reserve. Free range is limited to when I'm outside, too many birds of prey. I do give them...
  3. jo_crouch

    What do you do with all your eggs?!

    I have 12 hens and never throw away. If shells are dirty I wash and use right away. I keep my daughter supplied and if I have extras the neighbors get them. No customers yet but if anyone asks for them, I'll sell rather than give away. I steam (hard boil) for quick breakfasts and for the dogs...
  4. jo_crouch

    Integrating different age chick's

    That hen isn't likely to accept those chicks unless she is broody. Even if she tolerated them she will have a tough time with that many. Put the pullet after shes seen her a while, in with her. An 8 week old pullet and day old chicks is not a good combination. Plus those young chicks need some...
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