I agree with the above advice. One thing I'd add...Once she's able to walk some, I'd find a bit larger of an enclosure for her so she can get some exercise while still being separated.
It's amazing what they can recover from. I have one hen that has survived two dog attacks with major...
Are these open to non-competitors to come view the birds? I'd love to go to one of these shows. In the past I've always ended up forgetting about them.
From what he said, she was shipped in a huge chick order from McMurray or Cackle. That may do even more to explain quality or faults. He ordered all large breeds and this one was mixed in. I was just guessing old English. I really don't know anything about them. The very little experience i have...
Any thoughts on this girl? Not a very good shot of her legs, but they light gray. She's roughly 4 months old. Best I can tell is she may be a Red Pyle game bantam....old english or modern, I don't know. I'm fairly ignorant on the subject.
Hello all. I'm looking for a breeder of belgian d'uccles in the OKC area. Mille fleur in particular. I lost my rooster this past Sunday to a hawk - I made the mistake of letting them free range a bit while I was working in the yard. His girls are distraught without him. I'm pretty aggravated...
Agreed. My 8 week olds have had prominent red combs for over a week or two now. Easy to distinguish sex.
I'd say that 4 week old is a cockerel. You'll know for sure very soon.