David and I are newcomers here, and we're absolutely amazed by how quickly you all embraced us as part of the "flock" and made us feel at home in the coop. In a previous post, I mentioned some surprises we encountered this week when we discovered that 8 out of our 10 sexed pullets were actually cockerels. Initially, we considered the idea of keeping some of the boys in a separate bachelor pad, but we soon realized that it wasn't as feasible as we thought. Thanks to your insightful input, we learned the true implications of having roosters, which opened our eyes to the situation. Unfortunately, we are now to just 3 pullets until our brooder babies grow up.
I wanted to provide an update for everyone who expressed concern - we have arranged for someone to come and collect all the boys tomorrow. Most likely, we won't be keeping any of them, except perhaps Prince, as we've grown quite fond of him. Nevertheless, we'll make a final decision about him tomorrow. Interestingly, he wasn't initially part of our plans. The only one that was is the baby boy we currently have in our brooder.
The good news is that the cockerels are going to a wonderful couple with extensive experience in caring for chickens. They have a large flock but only three boys, so the boys will be heading to a loving home instead of ending up in the freezer or being involved in any harmful activities like cockfighting. We were referred to this couple through a friend, and it's truly remarkable how this unfortunate situation turned into an ideal outcome. Although we're saddened by the necessity of rehoming them all, we're grateful for the immense support and valuable experiences you've shared.
Thank you all for your kindness and openness in this journey. Your advice has been immeasurably helpful.
I wanted to provide an update for everyone who expressed concern - we have arranged for someone to come and collect all the boys tomorrow. Most likely, we won't be keeping any of them, except perhaps Prince, as we've grown quite fond of him. Nevertheless, we'll make a final decision about him tomorrow. Interestingly, he wasn't initially part of our plans. The only one that was is the baby boy we currently have in our brooder.
The good news is that the cockerels are going to a wonderful couple with extensive experience in caring for chickens. They have a large flock but only three boys, so the boys will be heading to a loving home instead of ending up in the freezer or being involved in any harmful activities like cockfighting. We were referred to this couple through a friend, and it's truly remarkable how this unfortunate situation turned into an ideal outcome. Although we're saddened by the necessity of rehoming them all, we're grateful for the immense support and valuable experiences you've shared.
Thank you all for your kindness and openness in this journey. Your advice has been immeasurably helpful.
