I really need advice..What would you do?

[HenPen]

So back to where we both started...LOL....keep the Maran and the Rumpless(he's pretty)....then send Casey3043 the Buff Orp and Emzyyy the White Ameraucana.

ETA: Just went to check pics to see hwo would be left and I don't see a Buff Orp that is one of the choices....did I miss something??

 

[redhen]

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Sounds good to me!

 

[Brindlebtch]

Sillystunt, it is the ear tufted gene, I believe that is the lethal gene, not the 'tailess gene'. Muffs and beards have no lethal gene involved. I believe that rooster is clean faced so it should be fine to keep him.

And yes, I believe the gene is recessive so you don't want to breed two tufted ear birds together, but you can breed a tufted to a clean face that does not carry the gene.

 

[Casey3043]

Hen Pen, by way of explanation, a poster called Bufforp(At the bottom of page 1 of this post) said she had some extra BO roos, and I was responding to her! Should have sent a PM, I know. I don't have a roo at this time, and my buffies are 14 wk old pullets. I have some older hens of different breeds, but those are my only buffs. I would drive some to pick up a roo, but wouldn't want to get into shipping, etc.

CASEY

 

[HenPen]

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Thanks for explaining....I was a bit lost I hadn't read all the post(doing that now)

 

[PurpleChicken]

 

[HollyTree]

I liked the idea of more hens, then you can keep all your fella's.
I love MORE chickens!

They are really beautiful roos! What a diffucult decision.

I would keep the one that would be most protective of my girls of predators, easiest to handle, and would give the flock the most interesting color. I vote the one you already like (first pic)
Any that were "brave" enough to peck someone would have to go!
Have a yard sale, there will be someone come by and want the other guys. Nearest flea market sale maybe?

 

[NGT ANGL]

Keep 'em all and get more hens!

 

[Nikki28]

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I second that!!!!

Hey I have a great name for one of the roos if you want to hear it!...

Hmm looks a bit like the gator aide logo. Don't worry I'll put more time into the next one.

 

[redhen]

Keep your sick man (David) away from my roos!