Maine

[klf73]

Hello again Mainers. My cousin is looking to rehome his not-so-friendly rooster. He has two young daughters and he's concerned about the roo's aggressiveness. Any suggestions? The roo is a one year old RI Red. Thanks.

unfortunately an aggressive roo usually is turned to stew.....too many nice roos out there to put up with a nasty one.... I have a hard enough time rehoming docile roos

 

[longgrove]

Anyone know of a breeder of bantum (esp partridge color) Wyndottes? Also would like a couple of Hamberg pullets, a couple of Easer Egger pullets and a Silkey pullet.

 

[doggielove]

unfortunately an aggressive roo usually is turned to stew.....too many nice roos out there to put up with a nasty one.... I have a hard enough time rehoming docile roos

Thanks for your reply. I figured as much. So if he doesn't want to eat it, do you know of some place he can call, so someone else can take care of the the nasty fella.

If anyone here wants a rooster for dinner, please let me know. He's located in Gorham. Thanks.

 

[klf73]

Thanks for your reply.  I figured as much.  So if he doesn't want to eat it, do you know of some place he can call, so someone else can take care of the the nasty fella.

If anyone here wants a rooster for dinner, please let me know.  thanks.

Just put what town it is located and someone will let you know...
If you don't get any takers here, he can always put on Craigslist....

 

[superchemicalgirl]

I have a problem with slugs after so much rain. They get in the coop and the chickens water. AND my chicken doesn't eat them

You need ducks. Mine love slugs, which is good because I have a ton of slugs.

Hi all. I'm in Westbrook and was wondering your thoughts on insulating coops for the winter. Is it needed in this part of the State? If so, suggestions on what to use would be great. This is our first time with chicks and some friends think I'm "babying" them too much. We have three buff Orpingtons and three Barred Rock. Please help.

It's not needed but I did it and am glad I did. My coop stays at least 10 degrees warmer than the outside, and that's with 3 windows open and 2 vents. What's really important is they have somewhere to go in the winter to snuggle and get out of the biting wind when they need to warm up and a roost that is nice and wide so when they crouch on it their breast warms their feet.

 

[doggielove]

You need ducks. Mine love slugs, which is good because I have a ton of slugs.



It's not needed but I did it and am glad I did. My coop stays at least 10 degrees warmer than the outside, and that's with 3 windows open and 2 vents. What's really important is they have somewhere to go in the winter to snuggle and get out of the biting wind when they need to warm up and a roost that is nice and wide so when they crouch on it their breast warms their feet.

Great, thanks. Thats very helpful.

 

[Mainechick168]

Got them out in the coop today! Just in time....picking up 5 from empire acres farm tomorrow! ALSO...do these all look like pullets? we wonder if the one on the far left is a roo based on his slower to feather tail, and his slightly different personality..?

 

[buckabucka]

The one on the left doesn't appear to have much of a comb for a roo. It's a pretty bird. Is it an Easter Egger? How old are they?

 

[Mainechick168]

Buckabucka, All of them besides the two whites are EEs. They are about 3 days shy of 6 weeks old. Lets hope they do alright on their first night out!

 

[Mainechick168]

FYI- saw this add on craigslist while I was browsing the farm and garden section this am- someone might be interested? free year old buff orpingtons-
http://maine.craigslist.org/grd/3068210552.html