Sassafras_Tea
Chirping
- Mar 12, 2024
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This is my 2nd year keeping chickens & last year we only raised hens (purchased through Murray & McMurray) but this year I bought 2 sets of chicks from TSC. The 1st set is 4 months old, and the 2nd is 3. I have roosters from both sets, even though labels read “pullets” and workers assured… I know, I know… there was a chance and I now have a (Red Wheaten?) Ameraucana & a Rhode Island Red Roo. We’re actually not mad about receiving a rooster because we feel like our flock could benefit from one and have no restrictions on our property. However, we do only want one. Both are crowing, so I’m sure lol. Chowder is our Ameraucana & “Ruby” Roundhouse 
(maybe his name should be Rudy?) is our Rhode Island. Both have been hand raised by me, are friendly, integrated, and we hate to see one go, but they have started to throw hands… and I have a very dear friend who has a small flock of 6 hens whose roo (8 year old!) just died about 2 months ago.. so she’s asked me for my extra and I know she would take great care of which ever one I gave her. My trouble is.. which do I choose? We love them both. My flock is comprised of 21 hens: Blue Cochins, Bielefelders, Buff Orpingtons, Ameraucanas, Barred Rocks, Brahma, Polish, and Delaware. My friends’ flock has Sapphire Gem & Wyandottes. I have attached photos of them now (very sunny here today, pardon the yellowness 
) and photos from Google of what they may possibly look like when they’re grown as well. Thank you in advance! Short poll also, as I would like to take her the roo this weekend.
(maybe his name should be Rudy?) is our Rhode Island. Both have been hand raised by me, are friendly, integrated, and we hate to see one go, but they have started to throw hands… and I have a very dear friend who has a small flock of 6 hens whose roo (8 year old!) just died about 2 months ago.. so she’s asked me for my extra and I know she would take great care of which ever one I gave her. My trouble is.. which do I choose? We love them both. My flock is comprised of 21 hens: Blue Cochins, Bielefelders, Buff Orpingtons, Ameraucanas, Barred Rocks, Brahma, Polish, and Delaware. My friends’ flock has Sapphire Gem & Wyandottes. I have attached photos of them now (very sunny here today, pardon the yellowness ) and photos from Google of what they may possibly look like when they’re grown as well. Thank you in advance! Short poll also, as I would like to take her the roo this weekend.
