- Jun 24, 2012
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Hi all
I am a total newbie here and am looking for some help. I tried hatching some chicks at my school and only managed to get this little fella. I was told he is a pekin and possibly a male. Just wanted to check if this was right. I know it isn't a great picture. He is just about 6 weeks old in the picture. He is such a pet and would spend his day settled on your shoulder.
I never thought chicken love was real but I adore him and want to bring him home so I've got some questions. First off, how noisy will he be when he starts crowing? I've looked at web page after web page and lots of them are saying that keeping him would be a bad idea. I couldn't keep him as an indoor pet as my indoor cats may consider him a snack so he would need to live outdoors. If I am able to keep him could I get him some company and what would be a good idea to put in with him? He has been used to being handled every day and runs up my arm to get cuddles so I worry he will get lonely as I can't live in his chicken coop with him.
I know it might sound a bit dramatic but I feel really responsible for this little chicky as I brought him into the world!
The thought of having to do away with him because he will be too loud is heart breaking. Any advice would be fantastic.
I am a total newbie here and am looking for some help. I tried hatching some chicks at my school and only managed to get this little fella. I was told he is a pekin and possibly a male. Just wanted to check if this was right. I know it isn't a great picture. He is just about 6 weeks old in the picture. He is such a pet and would spend his day settled on your shoulder.
I never thought chicken love was real but I adore him and want to bring him home so I've got some questions. First off, how noisy will he be when he starts crowing? I've looked at web page after web page and lots of them are saying that keeping him would be a bad idea. I couldn't keep him as an indoor pet as my indoor cats may consider him a snack so he would need to live outdoors. If I am able to keep him could I get him some company and what would be a good idea to put in with him? He has been used to being handled every day and runs up my arm to get cuddles so I worry he will get lonely as I can't live in his chicken coop with him.
I know it might sound a bit dramatic but I feel really responsible for this little chicky as I brought him into the world!
