SteveSwims
In the Brooder
- Jun 20, 2021
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Good afternoon chicken friends,
My name is Stephen. I am a homeschool dad living in Haymarket VA, on the top of a mountain. I have five Cinnamon Queens, five dominique hens, and on rooster who I think is a dominique or barred rock. The ten girls are about 8 weeks old, my rooster is about 12 weeks old. They are definitely still separate, and will have to be so until the girls are older. We just moved into the home two months ago, and finally have room for chickens. I have wanted birds since I was a wee lad, and could not be happier with my little flock. Am now a fully obsessed chicken dad, and am enjoying introducing my three kids (ages 5, 3, and 1) to the life of taking care of chickens. Right now, the flock is looking super healthy, have miraculously had no issues. I keep waiting for my first problem, as this is our starter flock, and nothing so far. Got them as chicks from TSC, and have been so fun. Rooster was found on the side of the road, in need of a good home. My first question would be: How do I soften my big man and get him used to me and the kids? Any ideas on how to help a rooster be more human friendly? Thanks in advance!
Stephen
My name is Stephen. I am a homeschool dad living in Haymarket VA, on the top of a mountain. I have five Cinnamon Queens, five dominique hens, and on rooster who I think is a dominique or barred rock. The ten girls are about 8 weeks old, my rooster is about 12 weeks old. They are definitely still separate, and will have to be so until the girls are older. We just moved into the home two months ago, and finally have room for chickens. I have wanted birds since I was a wee lad, and could not be happier with my little flock. Am now a fully obsessed chicken dad, and am enjoying introducing my three kids (ages 5, 3, and 1) to the life of taking care of chickens. Right now, the flock is looking super healthy, have miraculously had no issues. I keep waiting for my first problem, as this is our starter flock, and nothing so far. Got them as chicks from TSC, and have been so fun. Rooster was found on the side of the road, in need of a good home. My first question would be: How do I soften my big man and get him used to me and the kids? Any ideas on how to help a rooster be more human friendly? Thanks in advance!
Stephen