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[Kilsharion]

My co-worker didnt know the diff between a roo and a hen. Just thought chicken was chicken. True story

This makes my head hurt....

 

[PSJ]

That's what I assumed. Should I let it go? Do something to boost her confidence? She isnt really picked on much by the other girls.

it's normal. It's also considered a sign that they are getting ready to lay. Congrats!

 

[showbarnmom]

it's normal. It's also considered a sign that they are getting ready to lay. Congrats!

Oooooo I really hope so!!!!!! My two older girls, 24 weeks, could care less :-/

 

[PSJ]

Oooooo I really hope so!!!!!! My two older girls, 24 weeks, could care less :-/

are they ameraucana also? From what I hear, it's common for them to start laying later than other breeds. Have you heard the egg song yet?

 

[StelleKitten]

I will be making a trip down to Waco this coming Tuesday. I'm very excited to get to go see my niece and soon to be great something or other. I will also be getting to see my other niece and great nephew! VERY excited.

 

[PSJ]

I will be making a trip down to Waco this coming Tuesday.  I'm very excited to get to go see my niece and soon to be great something or other.  I will also be getting to see my other niece and great nephew!  VERY excited.

that's awesome! Hope you enjoy yourself!

 

[showbarnmom]

are they ameraucana also? From what I hear, it's common for them to start laying later than other breeds. Have you heard the egg song yet?

No, a BR & RIR. I haven't heard the egg song, but I hear lots of purring. The 'baaarrrraaawwwwk' sound.

 

[yinepu]

*raises hand* I have a question! I have a 22 week old Amercauna, very pretty and super friendly girl. The last few days when I go into their run, an move to quickly/stand up over her , she hits the deck. Goes into a squat position. Very similar to the squat they go into when a rooster mounts them. I don't have a rooster. Why is she doing this??

she's in the mood for love and wishing that you're a roo..

 

[yinepu]

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yup.. people have broodys raise turkeys all the time

 

[Texasmja]

yup.. people have broodys raise turkeys all the time

Oh good that is awesome news. I love it when a hen can do the work. She is one of my Blrw hens. Because turkey babies are more fragile than chicks, does the pen need to have special dirt or anything in it? I have read people put sand down...