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[Molpet]

Turkey with her "chick"

 

[cavemanrich]

Turkey with her "chick"

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At first glance,,,,,, I thought you had a HAWK parked in your coop

 

[Faraday40]

At first glance,,,,,, I thought you had a HAWK parked in your coop

Honestly, that's what I found to be the best part of having turkeys. The real hawks catch a glance of that big bird hanging around the chickens and keep flying!

 

[User105877]

Rudy is in lockdown for being a prick to the hens. This guy needs about 8-9 hens because he sure does have plenty of testosterone. Luckily they are cold hardy. Wind break and a roof, doesn't bother him at all not being in the coop.

 

[User105877]

Put him in with the guineas today. So far he isn't harassing any of them.

 

[Faraday40]

Put him in with the guineas today. So far he isn't harassing any of them.

Rudy must be a bit confused. I hope his hormones calm down with age and maturity. My old hens are great for putting young cockerels in their place.

Before, I once had an EE cockerel that couldn't be satisfied by 8 hens. My poor hens had bald backs even with saddles. I don't think he could go 15 min without mating or chasing a female. He also crowed non-stop, so we found him a home. My next roo was a very mello black orpington.

 

[BReeder!]

Put him in with the guineas today. So far he isn't harassing any of them.

Guineas! I would love to get them, but they are extra noisy. One day when I have a few acres they are on the list along with goats, more chickens, a rooster, more ducks, and a breeding flock of turkeys. One day (far away )...

 

[BReeder!]

Rudy must be a bit confused. I hope his hormones calm down with age and maturity. My old hens are great for putting young cockerels in their place.

Before, I once had an EE cockerel that couldn't be satisfied by 8 hens. My poor hens had bald backs even with saddles. I don't think he could go 15 min without mating or chasing a female. He also crowed non-stop, so we found him a home. My next roo was a very mello black orpington.

Your Orpington hens are like the female rugby team of chickens though.

 

[User105877]

Rudy must be a bit confused. I hope his hormones calm down with age and maturity. My old hens are great for putting young cockerels in their place.

Before, I once had an EE cockerel that couldn't be satisfied by 8 hens. My poor hens had bald backs even with saddles. I don't think he could go 15 min without mating or chasing a female. He also crowed non-stop, so we found him a home. My next roo was a very mello black orpington.

He actually used to be pretty mellow until about six weeks ago. Going to give him one last chance before I give him away.

 

[Faraday40]

Your Orpington hens are like the female rugby team of chickens though.

Although the Orps are big and intimidating, it's the little Sebright who rules the roost. I've seen that 2lb bird attack full-sized roosters and turkeys - and win. She's very, very vocal, so she does give them fair warning. When broody = Look Out! She crows to announce her presence and the flock gives her plenty of space.


.... There's a reason she's named: "Trouble"