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[SallyinIndiana]

Quote: I have an extra bresse roo and cornish roo. I will also have some more available as the littles grow. Let mw know if you'd like to stop over to see them.
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ohh I'd love to stop by. I'll email you once I know when I'll be free next week. I just can't imagine the newest dog you have. I'm sure the couple of pictures I saw on Fb are just the beginning.

 

[iamfivewire]

@SallyinIndiana
We have some extra cockerels that need re-homed. We are prob too far away tho, even if we got down to Angola in the near future.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Having a better afternoon around here with cockerels.

I have penned the SFH guy I thought I was going to keep indoors. He's just too aggressive and the Buckeye kids are in danger around him.

I kept the #2 SFH choice penned outside during the day on Monday, Tuesday and today. I didn't want any cockerels chasing females in the heat and causing heat stroke.

In the afternoon I was letting the Buckeye kids out to run while I was home. I haven't let either of the sfh cockerels out as I was concerned for the safety of the Buckeye kids.

Today, I decided to open the the gate on sfh #2 - We shall call him Mr. Green. All his sfh pullet hatch-mates immediately went into the pen with him and they hung out in there with the gate completely open. So....I decided to let out the Buckeyes.

So far it's been going pretty well. Only issue with Mr. Green Band toward the Buckeye kids was normal "stay-out-of-my-space" stuff. No overt "I'm-going-to-kill-you" aggression.

He's a lucky man...I had decided to process both those cockerels and get an shf boy next spring. He will remain a lucky man if he keeps behaving as he is right now. We shall see. He's 1 week younger than the other guy I was going to keep and isn't "randy" yet. His outlook may change after he kicks into gear depending on his demeanor toward the Buckeyes.



Here's a photo. He's not my favorite color of sfh...the other guy is much more to my liking. But "looks aren't everything" and the other guy is "too sexy for his comb"

ETA: Wings look funny because he's holding them away from body in the heat.

 

[Leahs Mom]

I will have 2 Buckeye cockerels available for someone that might want a flock roo.

These are from a breeder in the Indy area. I have 3 boys and will only be keeping one. I'm only interested in re-homing to someone that wants to keep them for a flock roo. Otherwise we will process them for ourselves.

These kids are 14 weeks on Friday.

I've never had Buckeyes before so I don't have any experience with demeanor as they become adults. However, these kids are the friendliest, most gentle kiddos I've had around. I'm hoping that demeanor sticks.

If anyone is interested in getting one for a flock boy, please pm. Buckeyes are reputed for being cold-hardy and even good mousers!

Here are a couple photos from this afternoon.

 

[Crafty chick]

Jchny I enjoyed your interview! Love the lilX riding Bacon!!! I would do the same and just let them be. Friends can't be separated right?!?!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Anyone have SLW?

If so, what is their demeanor? Ability to forage? Ability to get along well with other birds?

Did you get them via hatchery or breeder?

I have a few, and do like them. Good layers, not easily bullied, winter hardy. Also a very attractive bird.

ATTENTION....ATTENTION....ATTENTION....ATTENTION

Y'all better head on over here to see @jchny2000 s member interview!!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1127094/byc-member-interview-jchny2000

Aw shucks! Thank you, I really enjoyed doing it! I do want to add more info about our thread, we started it up a few months after I joined BYC.

Having a better afternoon around here with cockerels.

I have penned the SFH guy I thought I was going to keep indoors. He's just too aggressive and the Buckeye kids are in danger around him.

I kept the #2 SFH choice penned outside during the day on Monday, Tuesday and today. I didn't want any cockerels chasing females in the heat and causing heat stroke.

In the afternoon I was letting the Buckeye kids out to run while I was home. I haven't let either of the sfh cockerels out as I was concerned for the safety of the Buckeye kids.

Today, I decided to open the the gate on sfh #2 - We shall call him Mr. Green. All his sfh pullet hatch-mates immediately went into the pen with him and they hung out in there with the gate completely open. So....I decided to let out the Buckeyes.

So far it's been going pretty well. Only issue with Mr. Green Band toward the Buckeye kids was normal "stay-out-of-my-space" stuff. No overt "I'm-going-to-kill-you" aggression.

He's a lucky man...I had decided to process both those cockerels and get an shf boy next spring. He will remain a lucky man if he keeps behaving as he is right now. We shall see. He's 1 week younger than the other guy I was going to keep and isn't "randy" yet. His outlook may change after he kicks into gear depending on his demeanor toward the Buckeyes.



Here's a photo. He's not my favorite color of sfh...the other guy is much more to my liking. But "looks aren't everything" and the other guy is "too sexy for his comb"

ETA: Wings look funny because he's holding them away from body in the heat.

His color is quite stunning, and I do like the blue coming out in him! I hope he stays well mannered.

I will have 2 Buckeye cockerels available for someone that might want a flock roo.

These are from a breeder in the Indy area. I have 3 boys and will only be keeping one. I'm only interested in re-homing to someone that wants to keep them for a flock roo. Otherwise we will process them for ourselves.

These kids are 14 weeks on Friday.

I've never had Buckeyes before so I don't have any experience with demeanor as they become adults. However, these kids are the friendliest, most gentle kiddos I've had around. I'm hoping that demeanor sticks.

If anyone is interested in getting one for a flock boy, please pm. Buckeyes are reputed for being cold-hardy and even good mousers!

Here are a couple photos from this afternoon.

I second this, they are just an exceptional breed. I think I have one girl, 4 boys total in my group. Jump on your arm friendly and social, just adore them. Make a wonderful flock roo, and I know my DIL had a mature rooster from the same line. He was a sit n your lap fella at 3 years old still, total sweetheart.

Jchny I enjoyed your interview! Love the lilX riding Bacon!!! I would do the same and just let them be. Friends can't be separated right?!?!

thanks so much!

 

[Mother2Hens]

Anyone have SLW?

If so, what is their demeanor? Ability to forage? Ability to get along well with other birds?

Did you get them via hatchery or breeder?

I have a Silver Laced Wyandotte with the unimaginative name of Lacey. lol She's one of my survivors of the winter mystery illness. Lacey is four years old, and I got her from a small farmer who likely got her from a hatchery (along with her dearly departed BFF BR Tweedy). She's always been easy-going and very, very talkative. Her clucking is kind of musical and sometimes sounds like a trumpet. She lays a large (not extra large like my other LF's) light brown almost everyday. She's smaller than my other LFs, though. Although Lacey hasn't been overly competitive with her flock mates while foraging, she is a good forager. The funny thing is that when her BFF Tweedy was the flock leader, Lacey was in charge inside the coop for the nightshift, and she'd sometimes give Tweedy a peck or two. My EE is now the flock leader, but Lacey still is in charge of the nightshift!


Btw, you've mentioned that your chicken enjoy a wading pool. My oldest DD texted this crazy photo that she ran across online—they're probably your chickens enjoying their pool!

 

[Leahs Mom]

Btw, you've mentioned that your chicken enjoy a wading pool. My oldest DD texted this crazy photo that she ran across online—they're probably your chickens enjoying their pool!

How did she find my photo? I thought it was a discrete, private bathing experience

 

[Leahs Mom]

I have a Silver Laced Wyandotte with the unimaginative name of Lacey. lol She's one of my survivors of the winter mystery illness. Lacey is four years old, and I got her from a small farmer who likely got her from a hatchery (along with her dearly departed BFF BR Tweedy). She's always been easy-going and very, very talkative. Her clucking is kind of musical and sometimes sounds like a trumpet. She lays a large (not extra large like my other LF's) light brown almost everyday. She's smaller than my other LFs, though. Although Lacey hasn't been overly competitive with her flock mates while foraging, she is a good forager. The funny thing is that when her BFF Tweedy was the flock leader, Lacey was in charge inside the coop for the nightshift, and she'd sometimes give Tweedy a peck or two. My EE is now the flock leader, but Lacey still is in charge of the nightshift!

@Mother2Hens
Thanks for the SLW input. Have you ever had them go broody?

Still laying well at 4 yo?

 

[Lengerich Farms]

Hey all!
I'm an on the west side of Indianapolis. I currently have two Pekins, going to get a third and an Americuana hen this evening. I also raise rabbits for meet, have several fish tanks, a cat that thinks she's a tiger, and am an avid gardener. I'm new to the fowl world, but come from a long line of farmers on both sides (trying to get back to my roots ). I am a stay at home dad, full time student, and a disabled USMC Vet. Anyone who would have any advice for a newbie would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!