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Probaly a cockerel, he is lovely.
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Yes, we got both of those birds at the same time...Margaret always seemed slightly biggerIs the white one the same age as the other Easter egger in the picture? If so, then I would say you have a cockerel.
Yeah, it's a bummer. He is handsome and hopefully you'll be able to find him a nice home if he does turn out to be a definite cockerel. I agree with sourland though-- it is worth waiting to see for sure, and that shouldn't take long.Such a handsome guy...it hurts to likely let him go to someone else! But we were intending on having an all girl flock
Maybe we will wait a bit longer...feels like delaying the inevitable thoughYeah, it's a bummer. He is handsome and hopefully you'll be able to find him a nice home if he does turn out to be a definite cockerel. I agree with sourland though-- it is worth waiting to see for sure, and that shouldn't take long.
I know there are pros to keeping a roo around but for me the cons just win out. All of the extra things that come with keeping a roo is something I’m not ready for as a new chicken mum. Maybe one day down the road.Rooster are actually very helpful. We wanted a all girl flock, but ended having a rooster. We kept him just to see if he helped. He was amazing, very friendly and ended up saving our girls from the neighbors house cat. Now I love Roos and want more.
You are probably right. In any case it is a good idea to start looking for a new home new, unless you decide to butcher and eat him. For re-homing, asking around at local feed/tractor supply stores is the best bet. Some have bulletin boards and you can post your own ad, and just asking employees can sometimes lead to something. Craigslist is a last resort, in my book. We also have forums in here where you can post and you may get lucky and find someone local who would want him.Maybe we will wait a bit longer...feels like delaying the inevitable though
I have a friend who has happily said she’ll take him to live with her girls. She has a bigger flock and I’m sure he’ll be very happy there.You are probably right. In any case it is a good idea to start looking for a new home new, unless you decide to butcher and eat him. For re-homing, asking around at local feed/tractor supply stores is the best bet. Some have bulletin boards and you can post your own ad, and just asking employees can sometimes lead to something. Craigslist is a last resort, in my book. We also have forums in here where you can post and you may get lucky and find someone local who would want him.
Yes, that is mostly a male behavior. I'd start making plans for Margaret.View attachment 1500081
As a side note...incase it matters, Margaret does this a lot to the others:
This is NOT my chicken...just a photo I found that looks exactally like Margarer to demonstrate her behavior.