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[Hangtown Farms]

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[jerryse]

I think Jerry does

I sent a PM.Oh congrats on the hatch of silvers.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

I sent a PM.Oh congrats on the hatch of silvers.

thanks Jerry
They are super active little chicks

 

[Bama1]

These are the white bantams that hatched May 1st that I ordered from Jerryse. Super personalities too.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

That is a nice cockerel. However, I do not recommend holding them and trying to make pets of them. They tend to lose their fear of people and can eventually end up attacking.

I was planning to say just this. I think I respond to at least three threads a week from people who make pets of cockerels, and then are surprised when they reach maturity and start attacking people. You have kids, so I think it's doubly important to maintain an Alpha relationship with this boy. No holding, no cuddles, no hand-feeding and absolutely don't let him on your shoulder. You're telling him in chicken language that he's the boss right now, so when he decides to assert his rights or thinks you need put back in your place, he'll attack.

The best case scenario is that he respects you, which means that he's not stressed when you're around and comes running when you are feeding treats, but he moves away from you when you walk towards him and doesn't want you to touch him. Luckily, the best way to achieve this is to simply leave him alone and save your affection for the hens.

 

[jerryse]

These are the white bantams that hatched May 1st that I ordered from Jerryse. Super personalities too.

Glad to see they are doing well.

 

[marnette]

Please help me with sexing these two.

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Both together

 

[aceschix]

Please help me with sexing these two.

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Both together

Does the second one have a single upright comb?

 

[pips&peeps]

Does the second one have a single upright comb?

Both look like cockerels, and the same question????

 

[marnette]

It does not have a single straight comb, it's really bumpy. I bought these from a local breeder when they were 2 days old.





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