Research says that because of its prolific egg-laying reputation, the Leghorns are the most extensively used cross-mix to breed ~ especially in current poultry industries. The Legbar is just one example of a specific breed, & dozens of production breeds. Scots Dumpy or Dorking are not exactly a production hen to find in a backyard mix nor are their combs massively long.
Super sweet face
Just leave the metal wrapped, she will get used to itStep one of my arctic plan implemented....
Total fail
I wrapped the bare metal with nice cushioned rug underlay and Sylvie would not set foot on the hot lava I had apparently created. She went back to sleeping in the nest box. I think I will leave her that way until the worst of the arctic blast is over and then she can go back to bare metal roosting if she chooses.
Why don't I learn? I really am not qualified to decide anything for my chickens. They have minds of their own and it is not my place to question their life choices.
I think Ijak carries a single comb gene, and that's why almost of his children have one.
You have more babies?!! I didn't even know!
I know, right? A weird guy walked up to me and said he was missing six red Angus cows (exact same number of red Angus the owner has), I said, nope haven't seen any extra cows wandering around and he left. There are signs all over the gate saying "No Trespassing" and this guy just walked right on. I called the owner and told him about it. Oh well, not my choices to make. I'm only making sure they have water and food.That makes sense. Still its weird to get animals before having a residence on premises to monitor their own herd. Reminds me of people who acquire chicks or chickens before they have a coop or run to put them in!
The heater in your waterer might be shot. Is it one of the heated dog water bowls from TSC?
