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What's the difference?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by ChickyPooh, Aug 6, 2008.

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  1. Aug 6, 2008 #1
    ChickyPooh

    ChickyPooh Chillin' With My Peeps

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    What is the difference between a cock, roo, and a stag? Are they just the same thing?

    I just have to brag on this too...........
    My roo and hen I thought were OEGB are Dutch bantams!!! I was so surprised!
    I know people on this message board are the only ones who can understand me getting all exited about this. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  3. Aug 6, 2008 #2
    Year of the Rooster

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    No difference really. Just different names you can call them. Like Mountain Lion and Puma (forgot the third name [​IMG]) are the same animal, just a different name.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2008 #3
    ChickyPooh

    ChickyPooh Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:its panther and thanks
     
  7. Aug 6, 2008 #4
    Akane

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    Technically cockerel is a male under 1 year. Roo is an adult male. Stag can refer to a castrated animal but the correct term for a castrated male chicken would be capon.

    Same with females. Pullet is a young hen usually less than 1year.
     

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