I had planned to have four hens for laying only. I was not interested in breeding chickens. I purchased four chicks, various breeds. The farm store where I got the chicks will take back cockerels and do their best to find them good homes (no guarantees).
It turns out my Ameracuana is an EE Cockerel. I am now very attached to that bird and can't imagine just bringing him back and hoping for the best for him.
My coop is only large enough for four birds and I wanted four (I want as many eggs as I can get). If I re-home him I will be down to three pullets. What would be the best way to introduce another bird later? Can you only introduce one at a time?
If I keep him, should I get another coop and a couple of EE hens for him and try to breed them?
I just don't know what to do. Any suggestions?
It turns out my Ameracuana is an EE Cockerel. I am now very attached to that bird and can't imagine just bringing him back and hoping for the best for him.
My coop is only large enough for four birds and I wanted four (I want as many eggs as I can get). If I re-home him I will be down to three pullets. What would be the best way to introduce another bird later? Can you only introduce one at a time?
If I keep him, should I get another coop and a couple of EE hens for him and try to breed them?
I just don't know what to do. Any suggestions?