I thought they could molt any time? I have had a few hens molting on and off all summer.....different ones at different times of course.
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I haven't noticed any Keyt. Keep an eye out on them and keep us updated.
My silkies still aren't laying. ARG!! They have to be 9months now. What's up with that?! :: scratches head ::
My silkies still aren't laying. ARG!! They have to be 9months now. What's up with that?! :: scratches head ::
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Behaviour question...
As you may recall, I had an issue with a neigbhor in June and as a result, I cut my flock down to 3 Black Sex Link pullets. These were the youngest chicks that I had left, their brood mates (a couple of Buff Orps) were rehomed. So over the next 3 or 4 weeks, one of the BSL took on a dominant role ala roo.
Then I got back the original BOs (thank you Kerry) and dumped them back in with the BSL's.
I understand the pecking order and I get how the absent sisters are now at the bottom level. There are no issues to speak of as they all get along quite well.
My question is that since 1 of the BSL's is obviously the new "roo", will she continue the role as male or will she eventually come to terms with being a hen and actually lay an egg?
These 5 are 15/16 weeks old now and not quite at laying age, but the subordinant pullets play at nesting and squatting behaviour. While they do that, the "roo" is on active guard duty. I think she is being a good "dad", she acts like a viligent male.
I'm not worried or anything, I'm just curious about pullet behaviour in the absence of a cockerel.
As you may recall, I had an issue with a neigbhor in June and as a result, I cut my flock down to 3 Black Sex Link pullets. These were the youngest chicks that I had left, their brood mates (a couple of Buff Orps) were rehomed. So over the next 3 or 4 weeks, one of the BSL took on a dominant role ala roo.
Then I got back the original BOs (thank you Kerry) and dumped them back in with the BSL's.
I understand the pecking order and I get how the absent sisters are now at the bottom level. There are no issues to speak of as they all get along quite well.
My question is that since 1 of the BSL's is obviously the new "roo", will she continue the role as male or will she eventually come to terms with being a hen and actually lay an egg?
These 5 are 15/16 weeks old now and not quite at laying age, but the subordinant pullets play at nesting and squatting behaviour. While they do that, the "roo" is on active guard duty. I think she is being a good "dad", she acts like a viligent male.
I'm not worried or anything, I'm just curious about pullet behaviour in the absence of a cockerel.
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I at first thought they could any time, then Aric had me thinking it was only during cooler weather so I was a bit confused.
I at first thought they could any time, then Aric had me thinking it was only during cooler weather so I was a bit confused.
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I have read that sometimes pullets or hens take on the roo role when none is in the flock. Some even crow they say!
I have read that sometimes pullets or hens take on the roo role when none is in the flock. Some even crow they say!
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I remember reading where someone has a "roo" hen that crowed and laid eggs all the time, so maybe she will start laying as well as be top Dad. Poor things must be confused though.
Teeville5 - Hello! Looks like you've got a lot of posts, so you're not new, but I don't think we've met! Welcome to the MI thread! Glad to have you with us!
I remember reading where someone has a "roo" hen that crowed and laid eggs all the time, so maybe she will start laying as well as be top Dad. Poor things must be confused though.
Teeville5 - Hello! Looks like you've got a lot of posts, so you're not new, but I don't think we've met! Welcome to the MI thread! Glad to have you with us!
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I have read that sometimes pullets or hens take on the roo role when none is in the flock. Some even crow they say!
now that would be confusing......
I have read that sometimes pullets or hens take on the roo role when none is in the flock. Some even crow they say!
now that would be confusing......
I don't mind her being "butch" or even if she doesn't lay eggs, but if she starts to crow, it could be an issue.
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