Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[featherhead007]

Something to keep in mind: originally bred for the cock fights.

Could be great, could be terrible. (But that holds true for ANY rooster). Also, make sure you read (repeatedly) @Shadrach article Understanding Your Rooster. Pay particular attention to how NOT to handle the ladies around the roo.

Do NOT handle the ladies around your rooster

 

[SimpleJenn]

Cream is FLOOFY

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

what I have seen/heard is that they do fine as long as they are in single rooster flocks. I have done a decent bit of research on them as I am slightly obsessed with them

I am glad you are doing your research on them.

When it comes down to it I like the game birds. I admire them for what they are. Fearless, watchful and very protective of their flock and chicks. Momma Hen proved to me that you really cannot beat a game hen when it comes to raising chicks. She was a witch but she proved to me what I did not understand as a small child why my grandfather always kept a few of those hens around when he had chickens.

I like the roosters too, they are stunning and come in so many colors. They just do not fit into what my goals are for my flock. I enjoy having a multi-rooster flock. Now there are exceptions to every rule, but in general and I am going to say 90% of the time with a game bird that cannot happen. It may be possible with the "Old Engish Bantam Games" which @Ponypoor has in Mr. Little Chicken. Your standard games unfortunately are those which too many people use for cock fighting. Generations upon generations of breeding behind them to fight. Those that do not make the cut are culled in one way or another. Randy would be a cull from a breeding program.

I am still watching Randy like a hawk. He is doing good so far but I wonder if he has realized that George is a boy. Randy's presence may also be why none of the cockerels are attempting to crow yet or even show any other behaviors like tidbitting. So far Randy has settled in well. He is a master at watching the skies for hawks. He has taken over escort duties well and now all of the hens accept him. The chicks are now out full time and for the most part there is no interactions between them. When they do cross paths they give each other a wide berth. I worry about George. If there is drama between them I just know George is going to start it. George is half Randy's size and I'm saying he is pretty much done growing. George would benefit from being disciplined from a adult rooster, I know that. I also know things can turn violent quickly when a game bird is involved.

 

[featherhead007]

Are you planning to raise baby chicks and/or eat fertilized chicken eggs (yuck IMO) cuz that's what will happen if you get a roo. Think, plan ahead, if that's really something you want to deal with. Also, just cuz a roo is allowed doesn't mean neighbors can't complain & the town cite your roo as a noise nuisance. It happened to a neighbor around us.

Otherwise get a roo breed of your desire. They're all gorgeous. Perhaps get a roo that matches the breed of one of your favorite hens. But really ~ zone R-R or not neighbors can still legally complain ~ grandfathered or not.

But if your pastor kindly gives you six straight run chicks, then you’re kinda stuck with two roosters like I am.

 

[featherhead007]

Cream is FLOOFY
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Why does she look so angry ?

 

[SimpleJenn]

Why does she look so angry ?

Because I photographed Liara while she's molting maybe?
Or...because she ended her dustbath and came out, and I had no food!

 

[featherhead007]

Because I photographed Liara while she's molting maybe?
Or...because she ended her dustbath and came out, and I had no food!

All are possibilities. Maybe some meally worms would help with her disposition?

 

[rural mouse]

@TOMTE Practice Crop Massage. That's not "mating" with them.

 

[featherhead007]

My Wyandottey is a feathered and painted basketball.

 

[rural mouse]

My Wyandottey is a feathered and painted basketball.
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He's a beautiful example of the wyandotte curves combined with the gorgeous laced feathers