Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[ChickenLady2014]

Speaking roosters... are some breeds better behaved than others? Im trying to convince DH we should add one. We have young children so thats always a concern. Wondering specifically about marans or legbar rooster attitude. I think either would add color to the egg basket in future generations.
Thanks

Hi Monstro, I have had a splash Maran, a Rhode Island Red, a splash Maran/Wyedotte and a Welsummer that all turned into very mean roo's. Can be different for someone else though. I currently have 2 roo's, a Sicilian buttercup & a White Chantecler. They will turn a year old this spring. They have been non aggressive since I got them. I haven't had any problems with them & my granddaughter so far. I will never completely trust any roo around my grandchildren without supervision. Spring will come & their hormones will be raging and I will see how they behave with me. If there is a problem, I will put them down. If you get a roo, please dont tolerate any bad behavior on their part and definitely don't breed them because those bad traits can get passed down to their chicks. Here's a picture of my roo's.

Hope this helps you out. Good luck in your venture

 

[Whatshisface]

Generally it is recommended to have the lights come on early in the morning, rather than staying on late at night. That way the birds get a natural twilight, allowing them to find their roosts as the light fades, rather than sudden darkness. I have my light coming on right now at 4:30 am.

Always nice to have a well-behaved rooster.

Okay that’s interesting and it makes sense.

I finally have 2 that are awesome.
Congrats!

Good for you and thank you!

 

[tntchix]

Nice job Raz!

 

[Whatshisface]

Speaking roosters... are some breeds better behaved than others? Im trying to convince DH we should add one. We have young children so thats always a concern. Wondering specifically about marans or legbar rooster attitude. I think either would add color to the egg basket in future generations.
Thanks

Buffs are generally a gentle breed. I have a feeling it also has a lot to do with how much they are handled when they are young. I believe the Roo I just acquired was handled and pampered quite a bit. The reason why I say that is because he has no problem with anyone picking him up. I had my grand kids over for the holidays and they were around the Rooster and he was as gentle as any of the hens.

 

[uchytil]

The place to be in 2015!

 

[Trefoil]

we're over near napoleon...
Opa.... wish I have had the experience with offspring as you. I try to be this way for my parents for sure.. but unfortunately, my experience, as a step parent, has been just the opposite...

I found that age really helps, another boost to children's "respect" is when they have children. Rebellion against authority doesn't have to be taught, I think for most teenagers it comes naturally. The shock of being the hated authority changes the attitude of most kids.

the cold weather can go away any time now, i have been so spoiled by the mild winter. Frozen chicken waterer and rabbit water bottles and goat water...all suck!!!!

I thoroughly 2nd that.

Yep. Can you use the black rubber bowls for the rabbits? I do and I just throw them on the ground, stomp out the ice, and refill. Have the same for the goats but huge. I kick them and remove the ice chunks with a ice fishing skimmer. Nothing beats the heated 5 gallon waterer I got at FFH.

I made it almost 1/2 through last winter before getting tendon problems from stomping rubber bowls. A 5lb sledge works better and painlessly.

Sage is getting big!

Aww.

 

[Farmerboy16]

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Wow, have not been on here in a while(AGAIN! SHAME on me ) and Chickenstock is right around the corner??? Boy, better start planning on that!

Ok Duck folks! Need a little help here. What duck breed is the QUIETEST??? I have 3 Pekins, and they are too noisy for me and my family. I always wanted Indian Runners, but are they QUIET??? Want ducks for eggs, great free-ranging quality and extra males and offspring for meat. Thanks for your input! I have a big urge to order chicks ad ducklings this year. I had held off the mail order bug for about two years now, and can't shake it off anymore!

 

[Farmerboy16]

Well, lookie here! I have a 4 year sticker thing under my Avater!

 

[Farmerboy16]

Here is some pictures that my wife took last week.
I know that I had not posted any pictures of my birds in a long long long time!

Of course, those are only a fraction of my flock!

 

[Monstro]

Thank you everyone, this gives me more to think about atleast.

The 3 breeds I have with super roos have been Sumatra, Salmon Faverolle and an Uggo.. [rule] Sage is getting big!

Ah, Faverolle, on the top of my "want to try list." I think they look adorable and everything I've read says personalities to match.