Ribh's D'Coopage

[rjohns39]

He deserves treats for a job well done!

 

[Ribh]

He deserves treats for a job well done!

Komatose Kirby.

 

[MaryJanet]

How's your hump day been, finally made it to mine.

It was hectic but good how's your's going?

 

[MaryJanet]

I woke up early to say HI to the Aussies So, to everyone!

Ah. Sorry, I must've already turned away from screens for the evening. Hope your day has been enjoyable.

 

[MaryJanet]

Beautiful. They are very lucky to have that on their coop.

Apparently it's rather tasty too! At least, that's what Sandy used to say.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Nope. This is wattle:

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It reminds me of a yellow Bridal's bush...

 

[rjohns39]

It was hectic but good how's your's going?

Mine was the same. I got some time to do some quality training, but then things got a bit crazy, but all got done and good.

 

[pspatbyc]

Good morning Jeannie, that's really cute. I've tried hard to stay out of the pandemic discussion, but totally agree with you... It's a media event that's totally mis-reported for sensationalism. I know the answer, but Bob and Shad, where's the US death toll (all causes) compared to the same date in 2019, 2018, and 2017? I'll bet you find the increase in deaths in 2017 to be higher than 2020 and that Covid has had no impact on the overall numbers.

On a happier and non-political note... the teenagers moved to fresh grass today. One of those boys needs to really shine as the other three are going into the freezer.
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Curious - so what criteria do you (or anyone else ) use to select a keeper. I ask cause I have 4 Roo's I never intended to have (thanks TSupply) . I might consider keeping one or two but they would be integrated in with the 9 hens.

 

[pspatbyc]

And here it is again ... and Teddy Jo waiting for someone to play fetch with herView attachment 2316769

What breed ? Cadbury ??

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Curious - so what criteria do you (or anyone else ) use to select a keeper. I ask cause I have 4 Roo's I never intended to have (thanks TSupply) . I might consider keeping one or two but they would be integrated in with the 9 hens.

When I chose my roo for my flock, I looked for one who was first and foremost kind to the hens. I don't like a rough rooster when they mate. Learning balance at first is one thing, but I had a cockerel who would pin the hens down while he mated with them.

Second was protection, all of the boys watched for things from above, but I also wanted one that watched on the ground.

Third was his interaction with me, I wanted a rooster I could approach and handle if needed. I did not want him to follow me around or be my pet, that's what the hens are for.

I can honestly I succeeded in choosing the right one, Stanley is a very good rooster who is a great protector and gentle leader.