Hi All, We have our first chicks and are trying the wing-sexing method but I'm new at this and somewhat confused. Hubby tells me these are all girls, but can we be this lucky? 3 for 3? Your expert advice is much appreciated. Merci.
And the results are in....two cockerels it is.
No crowing as my head roo, Peanut, keeps the gentlemen in line and they are not up to challenging him as of yet, but they both have black tail feathers coming in now, both have super pointy hackle feathers and long saddle feathers pointing...
Good day wonderful chicken peeps,
I am confused as to the sexes of my Rhode Island Reds. I believe I may have two roos on my hands. The one on the left is Ventress. We are hoping she is a she but at 6 months she is not laying (I understand she may not start laying for many months yet) and her...
Diana & Cara (we're all about movie, tv and superhero names around our house) after Wonder Woman & Supergirl :) Oh, how about Betty & Veronica? Thelma & Louise? Laverne & Shirley? Wow, I just realized I watched way too much tv growing up....Good luck. They sure are cute as chickies.
I'm vegetarian and won't cull the roos myself but I agree with much of what's been said about giving them a good life, then ending it humanely with a purpose. It is the circle of life. My dad and his sister grew up on a farm and they know how to do it humanely, quickly and they eat the roos...
Bonjour All,
I am new to BYC. Thanks for letting me be a part of your group.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Yep. Fall, 2016
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Seven
(3) What breeds do you have?
One Ameraucana rooster, 1yr old
One Golden Comet, 3 yrs...