Reluctantly back in the clucking world!

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Tossed hen out. She wants to wander, but it's too cold & they scream all the time.
They're silent now with the heat lamp.

 

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Forgot that the bandy hen vanished recently.
So, 3 hens down in all.
About to list 2 of the roos, as they're stalking me. They'll start attacking soon. Hate roos so much.

 

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The two Sebright roosters have sold!

 

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One chick is a roo, it crows. Terrible. Will try to sell him.

Added a light to the coop on a timer.

 

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Roo & hen mutts.
Now 6wks old, fully feathered. Should I try to introduce them now or keep them inside until adults?
Idk if they'll get larger, so they're currently no issue with being inside.

 

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Roo & hen mutts.
Now 6wks old, fully feathered. Should I try to introduce them now or keep them inside until adults?
Idk if they'll get larger, so they're currently no issue with being inside.
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I would acclimate them to the outdoor temperature now, and then acclimate them to the flock. This is a good age to introduce the cockerel to any older roosters you may have. If you wait until he’s an adult, the other rooster(s) will probably never accept him.

 

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I would acclimate them to the outdoor temperature now, and then acclimate them to the flock. This is a good age to introduce the cockerel to any older roosters you may have. If you wait until he’s an adult, the other rooster(s) will probably never accept him.

I'm hoping he's long gone before he's an adult.

 

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Well, the little s started escaping non-stop. So, out they went!



I don't know how they get poop up so high...anywho, they're doing okay out there. Turkeys will probably be the biggest problem, as they aren't allowed in the coop itself. Enclosed the run, so they're out there at night. But banties fly, so, they should be fine.

 

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The roo & hen chicks.


Hen. Kinda ugly, but at least not solid black.

 

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One of the turkey hens has lost its mind today!
WTF
Suddenly nasty towards its friend today, found them fighting through a pallet fence, covered in blood and nonstop chasing & attacking the other. Attacked me & left a big mark when I separated them.
It caught the other by the lower beak. The submissive, friendly one is clearly fed up with being attacked.
Caged the nasty one, but can't keep it in there forever.

One on left is the ahole...