Anyone have luck catching a feral chicken?? UPDATE: Rooster caught, no hen

[apryl29]

It kind of reminds me of those chimera cats. So a nat geo article said it's caused when 2 sperm fertilize an egg, which makes sense, but I wonder if it happens more often, but it's to male sperm/ 2 female sperm that fertilize and since it's the same gender you can't tell that it's happened. It also said that they only have one reproductive system, not both. Still super cool... so you could have a 'rooster' who lays eggs. It says it didn't test for reproduction though. So interesting! Thank you for sharing. Now I wonder if this is what's going on w/ some of those people who can't tell for sure if they have a pullet or cockerel.

 

[theuglychick]

I suspected the same thing.

Especially in those who swear they have a rooster that lays eggs, or crowing hens!

Just think how many breeds of chickens don't have sexually dimorphic feathering, it could be very difficult to tell!

It kind of reminds me of those chimera cats. So a nat geo article said it's caused when 2 sperm fertilize an egg, which makes sense, but I wonder if it happens more often, but it's to male sperm/ 2 female sperm that fertilize and since it's the same gender you can't tell that it's happened. It also said that they only have one reproductive system, not both. Still super cool... so you could have a 'rooster' who lays eggs. It says it didn't test for reproduction though. So interesting! Thank you for sharing. Now I wonder if this is what's going on w/ some of those people who can't tell for sure if they have a pullet or cockerel.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Not yet. I'm going to keep the cam out a couple more weeks just in case.

I figured it was just the boy, then got bashed as a non believer fun sucking a hole so I backed out!

Looks like you have a popular thread, have fun

Gary

 

[Frazzemrat1]

I've been away from the internet for a couple days.... did Mrs Squatch ever make another appearance?

 

[theuglychick]

Gary, I'm glad you stopped by to check up.

I do believe you could be right, but just in case I did see what I think I saw, I won't give up just yet. Plus a lot of people enjoy hanging out here and talking chickens and food and life.

I apologize for any harsh words. Everyone here really is (are?) (darn plurals) great people. Just a little defensive of the elusive (hope) of the ChickenSquatch. Really I believe no harm was meant.

I understand that you're a probably a realist and I do appreciate your insight and logic. Feel free to pop-in and hang out anytime!

I figured it was just the boy, then got bashed as a non believer fun sucking a hole so I backed out!

Looks like you have a popular thread, have fun

Gary

 

[theuglychick]

Not yet

I've been away from the internet for a couple days.... did Mrs Squatch ever make another appearance?

 

[21hens-incharge]

I've been away from the internet for a couple days.... did Mrs Squatch ever make another appearance?

Not yet. Either she has gone to ground or Gary was right and it was just the mister.

I figured it was just the boy, then got bashed as a non believer fun sucking a hole so I backed out!

Looks like you have a popular thread, have fun

Gary

Aww Gary we all still loves ya.

I think we are still hoping if there is a little chicken out there in the wilds she comes forth.
If there is not..... Well we have a friendly thread going with great folks, good food and friendship.
I do believe you are welcome to come hang out too.

 

[biophiliac]

Not yet. Either she has gone to ground or Gary was right and it was just the mister.



Aww Gary we all still loves ya.

I think we are still hoping if there is a little chicken out there in the wilds she comes forth.
If there is not..... Well we have a friendly thread going with great folks, good food and friendship.
I do believe you are welcome to come hang out too.

X2 @IdyllwildAcres - Don't be a stranger, I would miss you

 

[sannabelle]

Good mornin y'all!!! Here's a tiny egg to start your day!

 

[Frazzemrat1]

View attachment 1162506 Good mornin y'all!!! Here's a tiny egg to start your day!