Unsure why pics are so bad will attempt to get better ones showing color. The Roo has definitely got a more predominate pink pea comb, the pullet almost zero, yes...the black.
I am such a proud chicken owner! The babies are now in their 5 week. I don't believe in luck, but blessings...so if I am wrong on the gender of the two 'mutts' please don't burst my bubble to harshly. :D The 4 ISA's are a given, but I've waited, and watched...impatiently.....I might add for...
I wish you the best of luck in whatever choice you made....the most important was...you made one, though difficult I'm sure. It all boils down to what you will have to do in order to keep both, and if you can accommodate that. Perhaps re homing or trade can be an option for you.
Not trying to be rude, but you already have stated the problem and several answers though none of those are acceptable to you. Pick a priority. IMHO his behavior has been tolerated way to long, if he were mine he'd be in a pot of dumplin's two months ago.
:) The weld on those outdoor panels is more than plenty big enough for a predator to reach in.....probably coon. IMHO.....Hardware cloth what you have like on the top of the brooder box for starters around sides and top and bottom for good measure. I wish you all the luck and love I can send...
They may very well be traumatized. Eating drinking? Daytime attack or night? How frequent is frequent....Frequent for me is at max every ten minutes without fail when they are in the run during the day because of age. Have you looked to re-enforce run? Fixed any obvious weak spots? As for...
To my knowledge nothing to bad around here that I have been privy too yet. The babies are up and down the coop ramp trying to decide if it's worth scratchin around while pretending to be ducks.:gig