more random ?'s

[timbit]

1---My cockerels (2) are startng to chase after and bite the pullets in the neck. Sometimes they hold them right down. Also, they do a funny little dance or scoot when they girls get close. They're at about 15 weeks now. I thought they already went through a pecking order, but maybe not? Or is there some other reason this is going on?

2---Should I be expecting eggs soon from my 5 girls? Ther're also about 15 weeks...1 Americana and 4 GL Wyndottes.

3---Runny poop comes and goes. They always have crumbles available. Snacks and scraps when I have some, and they're free range in the daylight hours. Are they lacking something or is this something to worry about?

I guess thats all for now....
Thanx for any help!

I'm lovin our chickens!

Barb H

 

[NovaAman]

Its not pecking order... its learning to mate.
Runny poop happens... Unless they look like they are getting sick... Look up the poop chart... it has gross pics of chicken skat, shows what it normal, what is not.
About the eggs... You can expect them in the next few weeks. 18-20 is norm. You will know when once the boys start covering the girls properly. They will have their favorites...