So the worst thing that can happen if I let nature take its course is that I’ll end up with some baby chicks? Is it had to find people that will buy them?
Our current flock is 9 hens and we are slowly assimilateing them. So the ratio would actually be perfect. We have successfully combined 3 flocks in the past with no problems. This time is going a little slower probably because of the roo. Wouldn’t it be a problem when he starts mating with them?
I don’t know if we can have a rooster? The neighbors probably won’t appreciate it but I can deal with that. I know I can’t raise chicks although my kids would love it. I’m sure there aren’t any vets near us that could neuter it (that’s even possible). Wouldn’t it be mean to separate him from...
Sure! I wasn’t sure about her/his bread either. Once the legs started turning green I assumed she was an easter egger but haven’t found pics of any other chicks she looks like. The people we got them from had no clue about chicks.
This is Dori, she is 3 1/2 months. She is part of a flock of three that we are slowly introducing to our current flock of 9.
My question is: Is she a he?
She is starting to look like a rooster and her behavior has been different than any other hen I have had. She is extremely protective of...
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