If a young rooster is tasty we will share the recipe.

[LittleLisaChickenLady]

Had 10 this morning, only 9 now. Two white ones, one redish one, 7 Jersey Giants (but 2 of them turned out to be roosters so one went into the pot today). They are all about 7 months old and we are finding out some interesting things: the white ones (Lucy and Lucy since we can't tell them apart) are definitely smarter and more inquisitive than the rest however the redish one (Maribel) is pretty savvy too. The Jerseys have to be some of Gods dumbest creatures ever to have walked the Earth. That is actually good since it makes it very difficult to get attached to them (yes once they stop laying eggs it's into the pot they go).
We are raising them because I told my husband that we were going to. That was that. Now he eats 4 eggs a day and loves the flavor and that they are organic! Aside from all that it is actually fun to watch them do their chicken thing. A word of caution - DO NOT EVER LET THEM INTO YOUR GARDEN! Geeze they can tear it up faster than a backhoe!

 

[SueT]

Welcome to BYC! I enjoyed your intro....I look forward to seeing you around!
Sue

 

[sylviethecochin]

Welcome. Have fun.

Commiserations on the garden problem. Our chickens like to feast on peas, cucumbers, squash, melons, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn (they'll actually rip the husk off and eat about half of it before proceeding to the next cob)...Sometimes, they even go for the cabbage. Forget about strawberries.

Your white hens might be Leghorns and the reddish one's probably a Production Red, if you're interested in knowing. Leghorns are clever and flighty, and Production Reds are some of the smartest birds I've owned.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Excitedto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. They are great at clearing the garden at season end.

 

[orrpeople]

I have mine in my garden right now (California) pooping and tearing things up like crazy. It can make for some nice spring soil!
Glad you have joined us here - good chicken recipe sharing is always encouraged... Well, by most of us.

 

[N F C]

When I had a large garden, I used to turn the chickens loose in it at the end of the growing season...they always did a good job of clearing things up!

Thanks for an interesting intro and thanks for joining us!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hello and welcome to BYC!! It’s so nice to have you join us.

This video may help with learning how to navigate the new site.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of us.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens