We do have Crows near us in the neighborhood, they have gradually moved-in over this past year and I do see what you mean. Those crows are so helpful!
They aren’t close to my chickens like in your situation. — But, they definitely DO HATE HAWKS and they will scream & chitter very loudly when a...
Yes, yes, allowing them the freedoms of free-ranging has its definite down falls. However, I think the benefits outweigh the bad. Even I’ve lost one to Hawk in my own Backyard! And, I live in a Urban neighborhood; I was fooled into a sense of safety out here away from the farms. But, those Hawks...
Oh, let’s see… I have White, Black, Mottled, Splash, Silver Partridge and Paint ...
Broodiness is a huge thing for them. It can effect their health, so you gotta be careful and only let them be broody if your letting them sit & hatch 🐣 eggs. Even then, I’d be very careful and to space that out...
My hens have bright blue earlobes too, although it took until they were almost a year old, so they do get them, perhaps it varies widely on “when” they get them… 🤗♥️
I have a silver partridge too; Such a gorgeous color! Mine ended up being a boy. He’s a sweet boy; I do hope he stays this way🤞🏼!
I’ll show some timeline pictures for ya…
🫣🤭🤔 His name is Sassafras ~>
At Present— August 28th
At Present— August 28th
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His comb grew...