SKS
In the Brooder
- Mar 24, 2020
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This spring we hatched out 9 chicks, 7 of which ended up being roos. The time has a come to process the roosters and I'm questioning which one to keep. Usually I pick the one that is most friendly and closest to breed standard but these are Easter Eggers so I'm not sure there are any "standards". My goal is to pick a breeding rooster that will throw the blue egg gene. If any one has any guidance on things I should be considering, please let me know. Some questions that come to mind is:
* do I pick an alpha or one of the more timid roos?
*is there a particular colouring combination that is better for breeding EEs?
*there is one rooster that seems bonded to a group of the younger girls. Is that a good sign?
*are their certain behaviours I should look for that indicates a better rooster?
Any suggestions are appreciated
* do I pick an alpha or one of the more timid roos?
*is there a particular colouring combination that is better for breeding EEs?
*there is one rooster that seems bonded to a group of the younger girls. Is that a good sign?
*are their certain behaviours I should look for that indicates a better rooster?
Any suggestions are appreciated