Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[Perris]

So no, I don't think crowing near you is a sign of anything to do with ones presence. I've never had a crowing rooster launch an attack, or even look like I was meant to be the recipient of any information.

ditto.

I don't think the roos see me as part of the flock at all, neither a rival nor a threat.

However, now he's vulnerable, Sven sees me as a protector and comes to stand close. I think the youngsters might go for him if I just stood there, but they turn away if I pick him up and carry him out of the area, and they don't pursue us. So I take that as indifference to me too.

 

[ManueB]

I don't know what it is about BYC but this word dominance turns up a lot. People are advised to dominate their roosters, if the rooster shows any sign of hostility or even friendliness mistaken for hostility dominance comes into it somewhere.
Needless to say it's not in my dictionary of chicken language.

Henry crows when I'm close by sometimes. I cheer him on. I like the sound.

So no, I don't think crowing near you is a sign of anything to do with ones presence. I've never had a crowing rooster launch an attack, or even look like I was meant to be the recipient of any information.

ditto.
I don't think the roos see me as part of the flock at all, neither a rival nor a threat.

However, now he's vulnerable, Sven sees me as a protector and comes to stand close. I think the youngsters might go for him if I just stood there, but they turn away if I pick him up and carry him out of the area, and they don't pursue us. So I take that as indifference to me too.

This makes me think it is an interaction, the way the roosters react depends on how we act toward him.
It's not only that obviously, as different roosters react differently to the same human.
My rooster that doesn't like me, Théo, has very two explicit sounds to tell me he's not happy I'm around, and it's definitely not crowing. I would describe one as an angry cackle walking away from me, and the other as a low defiant hissing sound staring at me.

Back to alarm sounds, here is a pullet Léa making a low caution growl (you may need to turn the sound up to hear)

 

[Perris]

Léa making a low caution growl

that's a great recording - it's really clear, though yes I did have to turn the volume up to get it!

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Ex Batts good morning one and all!

63 sunny 97% humidity feels like 61 rain 0%.

Have a great day!

 

[bruceha2000]

The old coop floor.

What lovely LARGE HOLES in the floor!

Looks like you had a friend or two there.

Were planning to renovate our kitchen and want to change from gas to an induction plate (is that the right name?). We don’t buy new pans/cookers for the time being.

Are the pans metal and FLAT on the bottom? That is a requirement for induction burners.

Taste the same to me.... Chickens.

Not just chickens! DW doesn't care much for red grapes (presumably the source of "regular" raisins) and DD2 doesn't care for green (again presumably! the source of golden raisins).

 

[Molpet]

This coop from UK is one I haven't seen before. Outside of ventilation and number of chickens I am wondering if anyone knows how well it holds up... compared to other premade coops

https://www.mypetchicken.com/products/raised-chicken-coop-by-nestera

 

[RoyalChick]

This makes me think it is an interaction, the way the roosters react depends on how we act toward him.
It's not only that obviously, as different roosters react differently to the same human.
My rooster that doesn't like me, Théo, has very two explicit sounds to tell me he's not happy I'm around, and it's definitely not crowing. I would describe one as an angry cackle walking away from me, and the other as a low defiant hissing sound staring at me.

Back to alarm sounds, here is a pullet Léa making a low caution growl (you may need to turn the sound up to hear)

Great recording. That is exactly the sound mine make when warning each other. I have noticed a similar but even lower pitched sound but I am not sure what the difference is in meaning. They are both warnings of some kind.

 

[Perris]

This coop from UK is one I haven't seen before. Outside of ventilation and number of chickens I am wondering if anyone knows how well it holds up... compared to other premade coops

https://www.mypetchicken.com/products/raised-chicken-coop-by-nestera

that's the latest version of what I have; they used to be called Green Frog and they rebranded to Nestera a couple of years back. Two of mine I got second hand, and they're really strong. Also very easy to clean (without chemicals, just jetwash), smooth interior surfaces, and complete disassembly takes about 10 minutes, so there's nowhere for mites to hide or dirt to lurk. Ventilation is castellations cut into the top of the nest box side under the roof, and adjustable circular vents on the other side, so air flow can't be cut off even accidently. Back comes off completely for ease of access. I recommend getting the poop trays, as they make poo picking easier.

 

[Perris]

Great recording. That is exactly the sound mine make when warning each other. I have noticed a similar but even lower pitched sound but I am not sure what the difference is in meaning. They are both warnings of some kind.

and it's essentially the same noise Coed the pheasant makes, as he was just demonstrating to me and the rest of the flock over tea Evidently he uses growls to say 'make room! I want some too!'

 

[Molpet]

that's the latest version of what I have; they used to be called Green Frog and they rebranded to Nestera a couple of years back. Two of mine I got second hand, and they're really strong. Also very easy to clean (without chemicals, just jetwash), smooth interior surfaces, and complete disassembly takes about 10 minutes, so there's nowhere for mites to hide or dirt to lurk. Ventilation is castellations cut into the top of the nest box side under the roof, and adjustable circular vents on the other side, so air flow can't be cut off even accidently. Back comes off completely for ease of access. I recommend getting the poop trays, as they make poo picking easier.

Great info
How many large fowl does it hold comfortably?