Show off your Delawares! *PIC HEAVY*

[joletabey]

*sigh*

"'Xander, 'Xander, He's my man, If I can't have him, NO ONE CAN!"

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Yaay! My Delaware girl started laying last week. Not full-size eggs yet or fertile either --- I STILL haven't decided which of the 5 Del boys to pen her with.
...decisions, decisions, decisions...

Lisa

 

[Jared77]

How old are Dinner and Brunch in those pictures you posted? By the way Oliver is IMPRESSIVE as heck

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Come up the road a couple hours and you could see this.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Kathy............to my untrained eye, Oliver looks more "beefy" than Alexander. Oliver is certainly handsome, but something about Alexander appeals to me. (and not just because my son is also named Alexander)

Are they the same age?

 

[kathyinmo]

Good mornin' everyone!

Yes, Oliver and Alexander are the same age. Oliver does look more beefy, yes. I should try to weigh them.

I am not sure on the age of Dinner and Brunch, maybe 10 -12 weeks?

 

[Gerbil]

Something killed all but 1 of my Delawares last night. He is not doing well at all, his wing is really messed up and he is covered in puncture wounds.

Has anyone used Arnica? Is there something else I can do for him? They were secure(I thought) their house is next to our house inside 2 locked fences, I think it was a weasel.

Thanks, Gerbil

 

[Happy Chooks]

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I'm so sorry.

 

[Gerbil]

Thanks, he just passed away.

 

[Serrin]

Gerbil, I'm so sorry for your loss. What a terrible thing to wake up to first thing in the morning!

From what you have described, my very first thought has been one of "WEASEL"! They are notorious for rampant and senseless attacks. They will kill for the sheer thrill and enjoyment of the act.

If it is a weasel, you will really need to improve your security, as they are very persistent. Once they find a place where the pickings are easy, just like a hawk, they'll be back for the free and easy meal.

Gawds! How I HATE weasels!! If all they ever did was to take one chicken and leave, it would be easier to deal with. But it's their penchant for senseless killing that makes them such an evil creature in my book. Good luck stopping it. I hope you can capture it and remove it far, far away from your home.