new girl

[redfeather13]

Hi everyone,
this is my first post on BYC

and obviously I'm here because I love my back yard girls.

I have 5 hens - 2 older ones, one in the middle and 2 young ones in their 1st laying season.
since the arrival of the two youngn's the middle on has become very bossy
my concern now is that she seems to be morphing into a rooster!!!! growing long tail feathers
is this possible? Up until now she has been a good consistent layer
I'm in town so shouldn't have a rooster. Mind you she hasn't started crowing yet

rf13

 

[kidcody]

from WA. glad you joined us

 

[ChickensXOXO]

 

[SilkieBantams]

from Texas

 

[redfeather13]

thankyou for your welcomes!!!

I love forums like this, where everyone is enjoying what they have,
and enjoying the sharing of their knowledge and experiences
so, more hugs to you all

hi to W.A. too
from NSW, Australia

 

[Christie Loves Silkies]

Hey from all the way down in Victoria!

 

[NewHopePoultry]

from Missouri

 

[ghillie]

 

[dawg53]

Quote:
Welcome to BYC.
A few years ago I had a Black Australorp hen that stopped laying and started crowing, even started growing spurs. I culled her/him. Yes, it happens.

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas, rf13 and

. Glad you joined us here on BYC!

Best of luck sorting out those bossy hens!!