I have to talk POLISH!

[flower]

Yea, unfortunately, I got attached. The other reason is that I can't give them away or sell them because they are Marek's exposed but vaccinated. So the only way to rehome them is for processing. I think I've come to terms with that. It's sad but they have had quality of life here.

Well it is difficult to cull and it is difficult to process extra males and old hens. But I'm getting used to this because it is cost effective and I enjoy eating the food that I have raised.

 

[mrchicks]

I'm always okay with processing my laying hens when the time comes. But a young polish roo will be be less than a nugget. So they stay. That's how I am explaining the roos running around to hubby.

 

[flower]

I'm always okay with processing my laying hens when the time comes. But a young polish roo will be be less than a nugget. So they stay. That's how I am explaining the roos running around to hubby.

Well wait as long as you can until you process the cockerels. To me they are worth the bother.

 

[mrchicks]

If they start fighting, they will end up in the freezer. As long as they are cute little yard birds they can stay. Yes, I am attached to the noisy little guys.

 

[K Epp]

I have 10 of all sizes and ages who free range during the day on 3 acres with no problem. They do gave a pecking order, but everyone gets along and roost together at night with 22 hens and 4 turkrys. My hens are meaner to each other than the roosters.

 

[Angelray]

What do you think. Its lacing makes it look male, but the feathers are much wider than my other roo. The crest is rounder too.

Wow, our boys could be twins!

Here is his lady...and my only other polish.

 

[flower]

K Epp female

 

[K Epp]

Yes they do look like twins. I love my Polish I think its a pullet too. I hope... lol

 

[BuckNBark Farm]

Tiny <3

 

[mrchicks]

She is stunning!

Tiny <3