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Early Signs Your Chick Is A Rooster

September 15, 2019 by Maat

Early signs chick is rooster

  Main Takeaways: You can try feather sexing as early as 3 days Look for prominent combs at about 4 weeks (breed dependent) Crowing at an early age is a strong sign (rarely alpha hens crow as adults but not as chicks under 16 weeks old)   More reading: 7 Ways To Sex Baby Chicks […]

Filed Under: Raising Baby Chicks Series Tagged With: Baby Chick Series, chicks, comb, rooster, wattle

How To Stop A Rooster Attack

December 7, 2018 by Maat

A common question I get from chicken owners is how to stop or retrain a rooster from attacking them or a family member. Now, I’m not going to lie. This isn’t the easiest thing to do in the world. When a rooster attacks, it’s called “flogging” (how’s that for a wonderfully descriptive, not-very-much-fun term). Roosters […]

Filed Under: Chickens Tagged With: backyard chickens, chicks, hens, rooster

Chicken Wire = Dead Flock?? Confessions from the Coop

October 17, 2018 by Maat

Backyard chicken with chicks

Someone commented on my latest YouTube video that if you use chicken wire, you’ll definitely lose your backyard chicken flock.   I think it’s funny when people say this or that will DEFINITELY happen – especially if “that thing” runs against the grain of their opinion.   When it comes to chickens and ducks, you […]

Filed Under: Chickens, Confessions From The Coop (TM) Tagged With: backyard chickens, chicken coop, cochins, ducklings, ducks, rooster

Can Chickens Lay Eggs Without A Rooster?

December 18, 2017 by Maat

Wondering can chickens lay eggs without a rooster? If you keep a rooster and chickens, you'll need to know this backyard chicken for beginners idea!

A very common question I get about backyard chickens is “Can chickens lay eggs without a rooster?”   Now, if you’ve asked yourself this question (or a similar question about chickens laying eggs), and you are still confused, or if you’ve asked someone else, and they’ve laughed at you mercilessly, don’t worry.   So, can […]

Filed Under: Chickens Tagged With: backyard chickens, Chickens, chickens as pets, chickens mate, eggs, how do chickens mate, how many roosters do I need? How do I give a broody hen eggs?, rooster, roosters

Adding A Rooster To Your Flock: Care & Quirks

July 27, 2015 by Maat

Thinking about adding a rooster to your flock but have some concerns? Here's everything you need to know, from what to feed to dealing with behaviors. From FrugalChicken

A good rooster is like gold – seriously.   The purpose of a rooster is, above all, to protect your hens. Their ability to fertilize their eggs is another benefit, albeit a secondary one.     In addition to adding beauty to your flock, a good rooster will take care of your hens and provide you with […]

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