Australorps breed Thread

[kekstrom]

Could almost certainly be a deadly idea.

We won't do that. We know better. The 8 week olds will be out of the brooder and the chicks will go there until older. And then we have a separation area in our coop to use in the transition.

 

[getaclue]

We won't do that. We know better. The 8 week olds will be out of the brooder and the chicks will go there until older. And then we have a separation area in our coop to use in the transition.

That sounds like a much better plan!

 

[Gramma Chick]

I do look at rescue sites ...they always seem to want 250.00 + for them
As most dogs... do they need some training around chickens ..are yours good around the chickens like Kurts ?
I do look at rescue sites ...they always seem to want 250.00 + for them

 

[hellbender]

I do look at rescue sites ...they always seem to want 250.00 + for them
As most dogs... do they need some training around chickens ..are yours good around the chickens like Kurts ?
I do look at rescue sites ...they always seem to want 250.00 + for them

Unfortunately, some 'rescue sites' are actually profit motivated but caring for dogs in NOT cheap. You might visit some shelters personally. I know of two shelters not that far from here that let dogs go for $50 bucks and give that back when the dog is neutered.

I paid a lot more than $250.00 each for mine and yes, they are especially good around chickens however, it didn't come naturally. I raised them with the chickens from week 8 of their lives and I bought them about 9 months apart to prevent 'peer pressure'. If you get two young dogs together, you will play hell keeping them straight. Now, they are a major part of flock security.

Not sure if I'm going to do it or not, but If I breed them again, I'll give you a pup, if you will pay/arrange to get it there.

RON

 

[Gramma Chick]

Quote: I will try that...
Wow thank you for the offer ..Ill have to see what hubby thinks of that ..
That would be some Roadtrip ...New york to West Virginia...8-9 hours D...

 

[seolari]

Australorp pullet/ Cockrel? Most likely Cockrell at 5 weeks olde.

 

[Gramma Chick]

Australorp pullet/ Cockrel? Most likely Cockrell at 5 weeks olde.

Looks like a boy to me

 

[hellbender]

I will try that...
Wow thank you for the offer ..Ill have to see what hubby thinks of that ..
That would be some Roadtrip ...New york to West Virginia...8-9 hours D...

Might be able to arrange a shuttle...it's done all the time. My son could drive the pup to a specified location, another trusted BYCer could meet him and go another stint...and so forth.

 

[RattlesnakeRidgeWV]

Australorp pullet/ Cockrel? Most likely Cockrell at 5 weeks olde.

If that chook is 5 weeks old then it is definitely a cockerel for sure, Sorry.
Kurt

 

[seolari]

If that chook is 5 weeks old then it is definitely a cockerel for sure, Sorry. Yes exactly 5 weeks old and I'm pretty convinced that you're right.
Kurt