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True. It could be worse.Ah, that's understandable. This study would require quite warm temperatures to be done correctly, so you're right. At least you won't be having unbearable heat all summer!
I’ve done the raising part at length already, with my results documented in my article. However, I’ve had such good results that I now no longer have aggressive roosters, hence my need to buy roosters that are already mean.Very interesting thread and curious to see what you come up with.
I'd be super interested in seeing a rooster study also. Like some that are completely raised hands off and others raised with cuddles and hugs to see the difference in temperament/behavior outcome...
Marans in any of your decided projects would be a super bonus...
I don’t have enough time to hatch & raise cockerels again - I only have 3 months. However, I’ve done similar things in the article as-is thus far. Thanks!I think you should do a rooster study. See if you can hatch one under a broody so that it will receive proper training from the mama. Hatch other chicks with it and make sure you have another coop to put him and the other chicks in once Mama Hen abandons them. I'd like to know how it would go with a small hatch of five eggs or something like that, since I've heard that's a more natural number for them.
I’ve had both breeds before, but not many d’uccles - I could try them again. Thanks!Raise barred rocks! They are a great duel purpose breed.
Or raise bearded duccle bantams!
Oh, now those are pretty to boot.What about Swedish Flower Hens? That's what @2ndTink started raising after Marek's hit some of her silkies, as those are naturally resistant to Marek's.
How about a project that involves cross-breeding of hardy, disease-resistant breeds?
Sounds like my old Peaches project that is now overrunning @Conan and her entire social network. Sadly, I can’t do anything that requires multiple generations, as I have a hard time limit of 3 months.