We're a homeschooling family who just moved out to the country, for the most part. We've got a small place near a lake so a small, rooster-less flock is what we'll have. Right now, I've got three Bantams a friend of mine gave me - a Sebright and two BB Reds, one of whom we've just learned is actually a roo. They were hatched in February, I'm not sure of their exact age.
We named them Giblet, Nugget and Drumstick. Giblet started crowing a couple of days ago and this morning I saw him trying to mount Drumstick. I'm pretty sure she is a hen. Nugget is either a hen or a very quiet roo. I'll be getting a couple of full size layers soon, too. The purpose of naming them in the manner in which we did is to help the kids remember that they're not just pets, they are a food source. We're already attached to them, and I'm feeling bad about having to "cull" Giblet, but that's what we have to do. I don't want to disturb the neighbors with a noisy rooster! He's funny, struts around all cocky and sure of himself. They've been so fun to watch!
Giblet, Nugget and Drumstick
I've wanted chickens for several years now, and I'm looking forward to this new adventure.
We named them Giblet, Nugget and Drumstick. Giblet started crowing a couple of days ago and this morning I saw him trying to mount Drumstick. I'm pretty sure she is a hen. Nugget is either a hen or a very quiet roo. I'll be getting a couple of full size layers soon, too. The purpose of naming them in the manner in which we did is to help the kids remember that they're not just pets, they are a food source. We're already attached to them, and I'm feeling bad about having to "cull" Giblet, but that's what we have to do. I don't want to disturb the neighbors with a noisy rooster! He's funny, struts around all cocky and sure of himself. They've been so fun to watch!
Giblet, Nugget and Drumstick
I've wanted chickens for several years now, and I'm looking forward to this new adventure.
and Welcome To BYC! X2, looks like you've got two little roos there.
