Abandon chicks

[RoostersAreAwesome]

They look to be around 6-8 weeks old. A calico and a blue mottled cochin bantam, both cockerels.
Good for you for rescuing them!

 

[LucyAnderson13]

I was hoping to keep them, it all depends on whether they get in with my other chickens. If not I know someone else who’ll have them.

 

[sylviethecochin]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking the other was Mille Fleur?

Maybe. With the amount of white on him, I'm more likely to guess calico (which is often just Mille fluer with a lot more white.) I'd wait for him to completely feather out before making any definite calls.

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

They are two lovely little boys. I'm glad you are able to give them a nice home. I hope they integrate well with your other chickens! So many people struggle to home roosters but that doesn't excuse abandoning them. They are lucky to have been rescued!

 

[LucyAnderson13]

I’m hoping they fit in too. They’d make a great addition to the coop. Only time will tell. In the mean time I shall enjoy their company & give they a happy & loving home. Thanks for all the help everyone. Much appreciated!

 

[sourland]

Pekin/cochin cockerels, and they are going to be beauties - they look like quite good quality birds.

 

[cheekychick3]

Whoever has dumped these beautiful birds, thinking they might be cockerels,
is a poor excuse for a human being. I hope no good will come to them, sorry.
All they needed to do was come on here, and find them good homes, or place an ad
near to where they live. It really annoys me, can you imagine if you had not found
them, and took them home. What chance would they have especially at night time.
What is wrong with some people. Grrrrr So glad you found them, and took them in.
Only good things will come to you, be proud of yourself, they are beautiful. Even if they
are cockerels, it not their fault bless them. Thank you for helping them, you deserve a medal in my eyes.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

I was hoping to keep them, it all depends on whether they get in with my other chickens. If not I know someone else who’ll have them.

Last year I found a cockerel in a parking lot and after a month of quarantine integrated him into my rooster-only flock. He's now one of my friendliest chickens; he follows me around and likes to be stroked like a cat.

 

[LucyAnderson13]

Last year I found a cockerel in a parking lot and after a month of quarantine integrated him into my rooster-only flock. He's now one of my friendliest chickens; he follows me around and likes to be stroked like a cat.

Wow! That’s such a lovely story. Glad it worked out for you. I’m giving my two lots of cuddles & attention so hopefully I’ll be as successful as you.

 

[LucyAnderson13]

Whoever has dumped these beautiful birds, thinking they might be cockerels,
is a poor excuse for a human being. I hope no good will come to them, sorry.
All they needed to do was come on here, and find them good homes, or place an ad
near to where they live. It really annoys me, can you imagine if you had not found
them, and took them home. What chance would they have especially at night time.
What is wrong with some people. Grrrrr So glad you found them, and took them in.
Only good things will come to you, be proud of yourself, they are beautiful. Even if they
are cockerels, it not their fault bless them. Thank you for helping them, you deserve a medal in my eyes.

Thank you I couldn’t believe someone could dump them either. Up until Friday we had travellers set up on the community field, which is next to the woods where they were found. Several people said they had chickens running around so I’m thinking they may have dumped them? I could be wrong tho & wouldn’t want to assume anything. Either way I will try my best to give them a happy & loving home. No plans on giving up on them!