AdairLynn79
In the Brooder
- Sep 28, 2021
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Hello! We hatched chickens in June and July this summer. We have about 26 birds ranging from Austra Whites, Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rock, Dominiqueand Sapphire Gems. We have about 8 roosters I think. We are getting close to the date where we need to butcher some of the roosters. I’m having a hard time choosing which one to keep. Now one of my RIR hens is acting like a rooster. Her comb is bigger and she is kind of a bully. Maybe she is a Henry and not a Henrietta. I’m not sure exactly how to tell. I have a in home daycare and I’m concerned that if she is a rooster she will become mean to the kids. I have the younger chickens separated for now but will be introducing them to the bigger flock in a couple weeks when they are 12 weeks old. I’m concerned for their safety too with Henrietta. Any suggestions?
Pictured: my babies: Barred Rock, Sapphire Gems, Dominques and EE
my daughter reading to the chickens
Henry/Heneretta
The roosters with Henrietta and a Austra White hen on top of the run
Pictured: my babies: Barred Rock, Sapphire Gems, Dominques and EE
my daughter reading to the chickens
Henry/Heneretta
The roosters with Henrietta and a Austra White hen on top of the run