So many times I read posts where folks are so disappointed that they have wound up with a rooster. I would like to hear from some folks who LOVE roosters!! I have three adult roosters right now plus several young cockerels that I am growing out, some of which will be future breeders. I love the...
I just had several Cream Legbar chicks hatch overnight. While I was counting them I noticed that one has scissor beak! I have never encountered this before. Is there any way to correct this or does this chick have to be culled? I try to give every chick a chance, but I don't want to prolong any...
I have a one year old rooster who has began to act like he is feeling poorly. I noticed yesterday that he was a little mopey. He hasn't crowed in 2 days and he just sits down a lot. He has always been very active and and crowed all day long. He appears fine, his eyes are clear his comb and...
This morning I was separating my pullets by breed, and I noticed dried poop on one of my CCLs rear. I gave it a warm bath and cleaned it up. That was when I noticed the pullet's anus was protruding. I've never seen this before. The pullets acts perfectly normal, eating, drinking, and active. I...
I am a long time chicken lover. I can't remember when I first became hooked, but I think I was probably chasing them around around in my grandparents yard when I was still in diapers. When I was growing up in L.A.(Lower Alabama), I would wake up to the sound of our Rhode Island Red roosters. The...