Open Contest Wattle I Do Without You?

[Evadig]

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Mama Fuzz is from the first batch of chicks we started with. She has been our number one mother hen, hatching & raising many clutches. She is an excellent mother and we can always count on her. She has hatched many eggs but she has also taken in young chicks we've purchased- she loves any baby she can get. She has raised all kinds of birds including bantams (sebrights & silkies) and even turkeys. We love her to pieces and appreciate her so much- hatching & raising babies in a brooder is my worst nightmare so having a good broody hen who we can count on is worth her weight in gold at our place.

Oh, so cute! She sounds like the best mother hen ever.

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I got Peck, an EE, as a chick in 2020. She is the last one of my original 3, and is definitely my favorite. Although she doesn't like to be picked up, it's ok, because as soon as I sit, she jumps up on my lap. She snuggles her head under my elbow, and falls asleep as she gets petted. I absolutely love her!

Peck is lovely. Did you train her to jump up?

Entry 1
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This is Ledo, a 3 year old sapphire gem rooster. Many may argue that he has a mean look in his eye, but Ledo can't even form a mean thought in that little brain of his. The only thing that he dislikes in this world is his arch enemy, Benny, who steals his girls. Ledo has the most gentlest soul and loves his girls with all his heart. He likes his humans, too, and will gently preen your hair when he hops up on your back. He has had many children, all who take after their dad with their sweet demeanor. I love him so very much and I pray that he lives a joyful life for many more years to come.

Ledo is very handsome, and doesn't look mean at all! How did you come by him?

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Pretty hen! What's her name?

 

[AntiqueB]

Peck's been a lap chicken since I got her. It's her safe and comforting place.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Ledo is very handsome, and doesn't look mean at all! How did you come by him?

I got him at tractor supply! And of course even though sapphire gems are sexlinked, TSC found a way to mess that up and just combined the males and females together. I am so glad we ended up accidentally purchasing him though!

 

[Evadig]

This is Betty, our Bantam Easter Egger.View attachment 4285204

So cute! I almost think I like bantams more than standard hens .

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Rooster appreciation post! This is my Chief Toad. He has been our main roo for about 2 years now. He is by far the best roo we've ever had! Never shown an ounce of aggresion towards people and does a great job with his ladies. He even does well with chicks, I have watched him call to them for snacks just like he does for the hens. He survived a dog attack protecting his flock and nearly died last winter. I found him bloodied up lying in the snow. He ended up loosing most of his comb & wattles to frostbite and I swear his tail doesnt grow quite right now. None the less, he is still the head hancho and all the ladies love him!

Chief Toad is very handsome and looks like a natural protector. I'm so glad he survived the dog attack! How'd he get his name?

 

[BoundlessLove]

Waddle I do without you?

This is NOT Aretha.
This is Colonel Mustard.
I posted the wrong pic.
But he’s our main dude, so I’ll leave him here as Entry 1.
No, he has never been in a ballroom, kitchen, hall, study, conservatory, billiard room, dining room, nor lounge.

 

[AntiqueB]

He's so cute, in mid-waddle!

 

[ChickyWhicky]

Chief Toad is very handsome and looks like a natural protector. I'm so glad he survived the dog attack! How'd he get his name?

It's from our favorite anime show, Naruto! Chief Toad is a giant toad that can be summoned who is a ninja fighter. I just thought what a cool name for our rooster