tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post3032527331259200205..comments2023-09-22T03:33:04.256-04:00Comments on Twelve Acres: That Sinking FeelingAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12534106679136054532noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post-53188928830060556702008-08-14T09:57:00.000-04:002008-08-14T09:57:00.000-04:00I'm sorry you're having rooster trouble Amy, but t...I'm sorry you're having rooster trouble Amy, but the sad truth is, mature roosters just will not get along. Too much competition, and their nature is to fight for their territory. (and hens)<BR/>We had and Australorp Rooster (which we ordered) but McMurray sent us Hamburger as our free chick... we wound up keeping Hamburger and getting rid of the Australorp because he was so rough with the hens. Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693565002250035794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post-4335920930846245722008-08-13T21:30:00.000-04:002008-08-13T21:30:00.000-04:00Mare, sounds like that rooster bit off more than h...Mare, sounds like that rooster bit off more than he could chew! LOL Roosters are a pain in the patoot!<BR/><BR/>Ron, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that George has good manners. When chickens mature, their personalities change overnight and that goes for the girls too. It's bittersweet!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534106679136054532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post-47764675995105339522008-08-13T13:13:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:13:00.000-04:00I had originally ordered a straight-run of BOs fro...I had originally ordered a straight-run of BOs from the farm store... which would have worked out pretty good, I think. Butcher about half of the roosters while still somewhat young (and while they gained weight quickly), and keep the other half (hens) for eggs. But, farm store ordered all pullets, with one rooster thrown in. :(<BR/><BR/>I'm planning to keep George through the winter, so we can Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630929746033282061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post-85522770313370036702008-08-13T12:01:00.000-04:002008-08-13T12:01:00.000-04:00It looks like the little ducklings are thriving Am...It looks like the little ducklings are thriving Amy! They are beautiful. My Mom used to tell us stories of the rooster they used to keep with the chickens they raised when she was a young girl. He was nasty and they named him "Gangbuster". He used to chase them when they went to collect the eggs and peck holes in their leggings. He ended up being the featured protien on the Sunday table when he Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313649899578244476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post-8580854430226740642008-08-12T11:33:00.000-04:002008-08-12T11:33:00.000-04:00Susan, I don't think it would upset the balance of...Susan, I don't think it would upset the balance of the flock. I tihnk the most dominant hen would assume the role of leader. I also think they would be much more relaxed without a rooster around to constantly harrass them. I've heard it said that if you don't need a rooster, don't keep one. They don't know they're birds; they think they're bulls! Also, you have small children at your place Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534106679136054532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094100868459032429.post-61998009308322013812008-08-12T08:08:00.000-04:002008-08-12T08:08:00.000-04:00I think you're right. The ducklings have grown ove...I think you're right. The ducklings have grown overnight! The video is cute!<BR/><BR/>Boy, I can imagine the scene with the roosters! I'm getting a little tired of just one with the constant crowing and picking on the hens. He seems to be getting worse on a daily basis. I'm sure that's the natural course of things, but just makes me on edge thinking about the rough treatment the girls will be Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.com