Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[GregnLety]

I'd mix the starter and the feather fixer to start out. I'm fixing to mix in a bag of feather fixer with mix of flock raiser, laying pellets and cracked corn. Starting to see some melting so I'll address it now.

Melting not melting

 

[GregnLety]

Dang it, lol. I give up, yall know what I mean

Melting not melting

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

OMG I just realized Ive never had 2 roosters at one time whats gonna happen lol I know one is submissive or the may both fight but right now one is being submissive.

Seeing as how they could technically be referred to as hatch mates and there are no older roosters to keep them in line. I would suspect in the coming weeks while they are still young to see some fights between them. Nothing serious or bloody just establishing themselves in the pecking order. Your girls will probably even join in on the fun. By the time they are teenagers and hormones hit, they will have clearly established between themselves who is #1 and who is #2. When those hormones do hit, they both most likely will loose their pea picking minds for a bit, and there may be a few scuffles. Remember, they are hormonal idiots, and will do idiot things. As long as my boys do not become aggressive to people I leave them alone to work it out. If you can make it to a year with both of them you will have a dominate boy who has his pick of the hens and will do the majority of escort duties. The other boy will be his back-up. His job will be another set of eye's for predators, escorting hens when the other guy is busy and helping keep those girls in line. It is actually wonderful to see 2 boys working together if you have enough hens. I think it overall makes for a happier and stable flock.

 

[rural mouse]

Speaking of learning her lesson, I don't think Glynda is satisfied with her position.

Tonight she almost got into it with Betty.

Betty decided it was time to peck the Rascals and remind them of their place. She pecked Lady Featherington twice and LF just walked away.

Betty then went to peck Glynda from behind. Glynda whirled and flared her neck feathers. They stood looking at each other. Glynda went forward. Betty was shocked and briefly moved back. It looked like battle was about to occur and then.....

.......Aurora walked between them and broke it up.

I feel like this is not over. Betty is only 3 lbs. I would guess Glynda is 2 lbs at most. I'm not certain that's enough difference to lean the fight in any one direction.

Hector went for Twirp this evening. She bolted from the coop, then hooked a u turn as Cheetah landed on the ground. Watching Hector pull up short when Cheetah charged his face was comical. Shortly after that, Kren, the Horny Little Brat, tried to mate Whiskey, who took extreme exception to that, pulled a duck and twist maneuver to get turned arou d and promptly charged Kren. 20 min later, Storm chased Hector out of the coop. Then Kren squawked....Whiskey went for him again...I don't think Whiskey appreciated Kren's interest....here's to hoping he takes to beating on Kren every time Kren goes for one or more of the girls. And W just backed K off the feed dish. Now K is standing back and waiting until W is done before hopping up to roost above.

 

[rural mouse]

OMG I just realized Ive never had 2 roosters at one time whats gonna happen lol I know one is submissive or the may both fight but right now one is being submissive.

They'll work things out....and roos raised together tend to be better with each other. As long as no one can get cornered or can get up off the ground, they should do fine. Just plan on having some Vetricyn on hand to spray on their scrapes after the spats.

 

[rural mouse]

Seeing as how they could technically be referred to as hatch mates and there are no older roosters to keep them in line. I would suspect in the coming weeks while they are still young to see some fights between them. Nothing serious or bloody just establishing themselves in the pecking order. Your girls will probably even join in on the fun. By the time they are teenagers and hormones hit, they will have clearly established between themselves who is #1 and who is #2. When those hormones do hit, they both most likely will loose their pea picking minds for a bit, and there may be a few scuffles. Remember, they are hormonal idiots, and will do idiot things. As long as my boys do not become aggressive to people I leave them alone to work it out. If you can make it to a year with both of them you will have a dominate boy who has his pick of the hens and will do the majority of escort duties. The other boy will be his back-up. His job will be another set of eye's for predators, escorting hens when the other guy is busy and helping keep those girls in line. It is actually wonderful to see 2 boys working together if you have enough hens. I think it overall makes for a happier and stable flock.

@ValarieF my boys are great examples of losing their pea picking minds. By next spring this should settle. Winter is going to be interesting, but the cold should cool the hormones a bit (I hope)

 

[Marie2020]

Diana and Bernadette are having a serious discussion about roosting spots. Eventually Bernie conceded that she had no right to Diana’s spot.


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I love the stance the little one is holding it's like, who do you think you are pushing around honey, now shift

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

OMG I just realized Ive never had 2 roosters at one time whats gonna happen lol I know one is submissive or the may both fight but right now one is being submissive.

Oh and read Rural Mouse's recent post. She can also easily prepare you for your upcoming "Idiot Phase" as she is dealing with it at the moment.

 

[GregnLety]

Seeing as how they could technically be referred to as hatch mates and there are no older roosters to keep them in line. I would suspect in the coming weeks while they are still young to see some fights between them. Nothing serious or bloody just establishing themselves in the pecking order. Your girls will probably even join in on the fun. By the time they are teenagers and hormones hit, they will have clearly established between themselves who is #1 and who is #2. When those hormones do hit, they both most likely will loose their pea picking minds for a bit, and there may be a few scuffles. Remember, they are hormonal idiots, and will do idiot things. As long as my boys do not become aggressive to people I leave them alone to work it out. If you can make it to a year with both of them you will have a dominate boy who has his pick of the hens and will do the majority of escort duties. The other boy will be his back-up. His job will be another set of eye's for predators, escorting hens when the other guy is busy and helping keep those girls in line. It is actually wonderful to see 2 boys working together if you have enough hens. I think it overall makes for a happier and stable flock.

6 different tribes and 9 roosters and Rebecca is correct. Once they get passed the idiot stage they'll work together. Only my 3 senior roosters do no tolerate a second rooster.

 

[Marie2020]

There is some learning going on!

You don't say . That picture really explains what's happening. I loved that