I have a few 8 MONTH old buffs. They have been starting to look like roosters about a month ago. Today they both started crowing! Isn't this a little late for them to start being roosters? LOL.
Thank you. This is just my first go at this. I am not even sure the eggs are fertile. Guess I will find out in a few days! I am enjoying this adventure.
I can get the eggs checked under before he realizes what I am doing. But I am concerned how dulln comb has gotten and that I am not sure she is eating and drinking.
We are on day 16 of my brooder sitting on her eggs. I have not seen her leave the nest to eat or drink. I have put food and water by her, but I am not sure if she or my other hens are eating and drinking it. I noticed today that her comb is quite dull and looks like it has shrunk. My Roo has...
Hi, I am 10 months into having my first flock of buff orpingtons. I have 1 Rooster and 6 hens. Unfortunately I was not able to handle them much when they were young. My finance` got them for me for my birthday and 3 weeks later was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away in November. So...