Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[janchilds]

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I don't know if it was on this thread or another? But I visited this link last night -- great (and fascinating) article. It might help you understand his behavior.

http://shilala.homestead.com/roosters.html

 

[BarnGoddess01]

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My young Ameraucanas are jerks too. Like pips&peeps said, the older girls DEFINITELY put them in their place but the pullets DO get chased. However, they do seem to work it out eventually so maybe the best advice is - don't watch.

And if it gets ridiculous, lock them up - like you've already done.

One thing I do is make sure my Ameraucanas are out with dominant roos so the "bigger" boys calm/slow them down a bit. (But it doesn't always work - especially at the end of the day.)

 

[slick4591]

Thank you, Janet, the information there is great stuff! I think he'll stay where he is until the girls start laying, then reintroduce him. Thanks for all the info.

 

[ParadiseFoundFarm]

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I had a beautiful boy who made equally beautiful babies. He was a brute with the girls and even bloodied a few.

He had to go!!!!

He would not reform not matter what I did. I still miss him though - had the prettiest crow too.

 

[liv4fun]

how is the best way to tell 3 week old americauna chicks sex. is there any signs to be looking for

 

[slick4591]

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I had a beautiful boy who made equally beautiful babies. He was a brute with the girls and even bloodied a few.

He had to go!!!!

He would not reform not matter what I did. I still miss him though - had the prettiest crow too.

This guy is not that special, so he best be finding some manners.

 

[Roosterfry]

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What type of Ameraucana?

 

[Tailfeathers]

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I prefer toe punching as to both the above. No need to ever remove them. No worries about forgetting and having them squeeze into the leg. No falling off. No losing one. No getting them mixed up. Do it once and it's done forever.

God Bless,

 

[Rainwolf]

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I prefer toe punching as to both the above. No need to ever remove them. No worries about forgetting and having them squeeze into the leg. No falling off. No losing one. No getting them mixed up. Do it once and it's done forever.

God Bless,

Heya TF where do you get your toe punch?
I need to order one as I agree with you.

 

[Goose and Fig]

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I prefer toe punching as to both the above. No need to ever remove them. No worries about forgetting and having them squeeze into the leg. No falling off. No losing one. No getting them mixed up. Do it once and it's done forever.

God Bless,

Heya TF where do you get your toe punch?
I need to order one as I agree with you.

I don't get how a toe punch would work to identify multiple lines- just punch different spots on the foot? Not much room for error there.