Jersey Giants thread for pictures and discussion

[beagleman77]

Ha ha he is only one years old we might when he is really old

 

[Beer can]

@beagleman77 Mean as in with you and humans or your other chickens? Some 'meanness' towards other chickens is just natural and usually passes as they get older, showing their dominance. If it towards you he's showing you dominance and you must put a end to it, don't allow it, show him your boss. Some people say cuddling works, I don't 'cuddle'. If it continues do not use him for breeding, it is a trait passed on. I suggested it was a learned trait and had many people more versed in chicken breeding tell me I was wrong, they insist it is genetic.

 

[beagleman77]

He is food aggresive I don't know why but I have bred him 2 times to get purebreds but I don't plan to breed him till I know he is not mean thanks for the help

 

[mrchicks]

Our Jersey roos tried bossing me a few times. Now when I go in the pen they all quickly walk away and stay away. Hubby and I are the top roos in there, no puffing up, strutting, nothing aggressive allowed. They know that if they try it, we will chase them around in circles until they are exhausted. We don't kick, hit, cuddle, or sweet talk the roos. They need to know their place, and it is not at the top. Try running him, keep him moving away at all times.

 

[beagleman77]

If I run at him he runs at me and tries to spur me

 

[mrchicks]

Not good at all.

 

[cyborg]

If I run at him he runs at me and tries to spur me

From my experience with mean roos, you can't train him out of it. Cull him.

 

[beagleman77]

I just free range him now

 

[TDLea]

Anyone have blue or splash hatching eggs or chicks? I'm in Oklahoma. Thank you.

 

[A1Blues]

Hi I have a final hatch of the year due May 31, 2015. There will be black and blues mainly with very few splash. You can check out our website at http://www.mariasjerseygiants.com