BYC Café

[pennyJo1960]

Actually doing great here given I did not get up till 10 this morning seemed like half the day was gone but all done with chores so not a bad thing either right

 

[Shadrach]

I assumed that this would be the case.
But what will happen on the next broody batch? When the next generation of cockerels are growing up, how will either Fabio or Captain know if the chick is theirs? I will likely be able to figure it at but how will they?

It's an interesting question. If you asked on the general forums people will likely tell you that chickens don't know who they are related to and it won't make any difference and you'll probably get laughed at for suggesting they might.
The studies I linked to and others in the various Uni libraries say different.
I don't know how far genetic recognition goes. I've had up to four generations alive at the same time and they all seem to know who is related to who and their position in the hierarchy.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Here's a little better picture

Thanks guys! I think it'll be fun to change out the colors for different seasons or holidays.

 

[Shadrach]

I assumed that this would be the case.
But what will happen on the next broody batch? When the next generation of cockerels are growing up, how will either Fabio or Captain know if the chick is theirs? I will likely be able to figure it at but how will they?

Further, for those interested in both sex stable flocks I've suggested that a single breed works best starting with a pair (not necessarily related) as a starting point.
The mix and match practice from hatchery stock promoted here on BYC may well be fun but if you speak to serious chicken keepers where I live they are horrified by the way people build flocks on BYC.
If you just want meat and egg producers I suppose it doesn't matter. If you want a long term stable flock then it might.

 

[N F C]

Amen, Pert. I once accidentally walked through a nude beach. Most folks are better off with everything covered up.

"Accidentally"???

(But I believe you. I've lived through Fantasy Fest in Key West You wanna know why local shopkeepers didn't like the event? The people that came to town for it didn't have any pockets to keep their money in!)

 

[drumstick diva]

Meg your roses are gorgeous, you do fantastic work.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

"Accidentally"???

(But I believe you. I've lived through Fantasy Fest in Key West You wanna know why local shopkeepers didn't like the event? The people that came to town for it didn't have any pockets to keep their money in!)

Ha, gross

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Meg your roses are gorgeous, you do fantastic work.

Thanks, Nancy! Maybe once I get them down I can send you some

 

[pennyJo1960]

Meg you do fantastic silk flower beautiful .. about time to feed dogs
as the rush begins

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Meg you do fantastic silk flower beautiful .. about time to feed dogs
as the rush begins

Thanks a lot, Penny! How many dogs so you have?