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[ozexpat]

He hasn't been aggressive with any one of the flock except her... I made a promise that he would not become soup.... while we had him... You never know what people have or what people will do to help others unless you ask... I'm looking for hens that are the same age as my flock so we don't have integration issues.

i think phage is trying to say your expectations of trading him for a couple of hens may be a little high.

I have 40 cross bred roos waiting to become soup. they arent good for much else unfortunately.

 

[Phage]

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I understand that if you don't ask you don't get and you never know.


Just a suggestion.... if the roo belongs to your granddaughter why don't you rather rehome the hen he has issues with? Especially as the roo only has problems with the one hen? Then everyone is happy
One other thought.... If Chris is 20 weeks and that is a recent picture are you sure he is a he? He does not have much comb/wattle development for a 20 week roo.

 

[froggiesheins]

Quote:
I understand that if you don't ask you don't get and you never know.


Just a suggestion.... if the roo belongs to your granddaughter why don't you rather rehome the hen he has issues with? Especially as the roo only has problems with the one hen? Then everyone is happy
One other thought.... If Chris is 20 weeks and that is a recent picture are you sure he is a he? He does not have much comb/wattle development for a 20 week roo.

I agree with Phage, does look like a hen. Is there crowing? IF it is a girl, then she might just be trying to be top dog. You could try the water squirt bottle trick on her OR like suggested...rehome the girl this one is picking on. AND OF COURSE if you bring this one to the meet, maybe all our collective heads can figure out if it is indeed a hen or roo..

 

[froggiesheins]

Originally Posted by froggiesheins View Post

CALLING ALL YOU SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHICKEN-HEADS
>>>> ITS THAT TIME AGAIN !!!! yesss.gif

IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST ONE BE SURE TO COME TO >>>IF YOU MISSED THE SECOND ONE, YOU HAVE TO COME!
the FALL MEET-UP!!!

DATE: SATURDAY, NOV. 2ND

PLACE: NORCO- NEIL SNIPES PARK on the corner of 5th and Hammer

TIME: usually start around 10AM till the cows come home!

WHAT WE DO: TALK "SHOP' BUY / TRADE / SWAP / OOGLE EVERYONES BIRDIES / meet all those people we only know by BYC names
Bring yer favorite birdies too and let them play in the sun and grass.....we all love to see everyones birds.
There is a beautiful open air pavillion w/ picnic tables that we use. PLEASE bring yer own lunch and drinks. If you want to share goodies…sell goodies….COOL BEANS!

IF there is interest we will have a raffle, so bring goodies to raffle off. The money pot from this will be raffled off to 3 lucky peeps 50% / 30% / 20% so its a great deal!

WE ALSO WILL HAVE A QUICK DEMO ON DESPURRING ROOSTERS, so if you have one you want done, bring him with....AND its free!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
P.S. Of course doggies are more than welcome to come but please remember they have to be on leash, not all of the birdies are used to dogs..Thank you for your consideration with this....LOL

It would be super-duper if you could RSVP to me so we can sorta get an idea of who all is gonna come. wink.png

BUMPING THIS TO THE TOP!

time for another bump.....

 

[hosspak]

I agree with Phage, does look like a hen. Is there crowing? IF it is a girl, then she might just be trying to be top dog. You could try the water squirt bottle trick on her OR like suggested...rehome the girl this one is picking on. AND OF COURSE if you bring this one to the meet, maybe all our collective heads can figure out if it is indeed a hen or roo..

I wish He was a she, then I would keep it. But He is loud and proud of his boyhood. He is going because the victim, Martha is my first and best layer. He is the odd man out as we didn't plan on 3 roo's. And when I bought the 5 that he was in I was told that it was a hen. I know better, now. I have watched the pecking order process, but this was brutal and now Martha looks like scarface. Just hoping someone would want him. Either way, he is going and I'm still looking for 2 more pullets. I will be there on Saturday.

 

[hosspak]

Originally Posted by froggiesheins View Post

CALLING ALL YOU SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHICKEN-HEADS
>>>> ITS THAT TIME AGAIN !!!! yesss.gif

IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST ONE BE SURE TO COME TO >>>IF YOU MISSED THE SECOND ONE, YOU HAVE TO COME!
the FALL MEET-UP!!!

DATE: SATURDAY, NOV. 2ND

PLACE: NORCO- NEIL SNIPES PARK on the corner of 5th and Hammer

TIME: usually start around 10AM till the cows come home!

WHAT WE DO: TALK "SHOP' BUY / TRADE / SWAP / OOGLE EVERYONES BIRDIES / meet all those people we only know by BYC names
Bring yer favorite birdies too and let them play in the sun and grass.....we all love to see everyones birds.
There is a beautiful open air pavillion w/ picnic tables that we use. PLEASE bring yer own lunch and drinks. If you want to share goodies…sell goodies….COOL BEANS!

IF there is interest we will have a raffle, so bring goodies to raffle off. The money pot from this will be raffled off to 3 lucky peeps 50% / 30% / 20% so its a great deal!

WE ALSO WILL HAVE A QUICK DEMO ON DESPURRING ROOSTERS, so if you have one you want done, bring him with....AND its free!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
P.S. Of course doggies are more than welcome to come but please remember they have to be on leash, not all of the birdies are used to dogs..Thank you for your consideration with this....LOL

It would be super-duper if you could RSVP to me so we can sorta get an idea of who all is gonna come. wink.png
time for another bump.....

See ya on Saturday...

 

[froggiesheins]

I wish He was a she, then I would keep it. But He is loud and proud of his boyhood. He is going because the victim, Martha is my first and best layer. He is the odd man out as we didn't plan on 3 roo's. And when I bought the 5 that he was in I was told that it was a hen. I know better, now. I have watched the pecking order process, but this was brutal and now Martha looks like scarface. Just hoping someone would want him. Either way, he is going and I'm still looking for 2 more pullets. I will be there on Saturday.

OH POOP! he is talking....crap.............sigh...............

 

[Caroline619]

Hi All! Im in San Diego, we live in the city (Normal Heights) but have a good sized lot. Our 3 girls are in the coop run during the week, but get to free range on the weekends in the backyard. We love having them, they are so much fun, that was really unexpected. Question for San Diego peeps (ha!) - are the girls war enough in the coop at night? Or do you do some kind of heating? This will be their first winter, they are about 7 months old now. Thanks in advance for the advice!

 

[ozexpat]

They should be fine. Just make sure its water proof and draft proof. They will winterize without the fanfare required in themid west

 

[polarbearpilot]

Hi All! Im in San Diego, we live in the city (Normal Heights) but have a good sized lot. Our 3 girls are in the coop run during the week, but get to free range on the weekends in the backyard. We love having them, they are so much fun, that was really unexpected. Question for San Diego peeps (ha!) - are the girls war enough in the coop at night? Or do you do some kind of heating? This will be their first winter, they are about 7 months old now. Thanks in advance for the advice!

It is the 3rd winter for my chickens. They free range during the day and go to the coup/cage at night to sleep either on a perch or in the nest boxes. I just cover the coup with waterproof tarps to keep out the rain and the draft.