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[GaNewChick]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I had no idea what kind of birds these were. And yes, sadly ~ when mating season kicked in they fought for top bird position. It happened very quickly, in just a week's time, several disappeared and we found them days and weeks later throughout the property. This is our first time being exposed to this, so we were unaware at just how intense it became. They have never been handled by people either, so hopefully we can get the coop finished by this weekend and get everyone settled in. A neighbor moved out last year and left one rooster and hen behind. So we started feeding them.

Do we divide it into 3 sections? Hens in one, and each rooster their own space ~ separated where they can't see each other?
Thanks again, it is much appreciated.

 

[GaNewChick]

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If you don't mind ~ I need a little more detailed explanation. What are grey's and Hatch.

 

[dr_lukanov]

gamefowl

 

[Mahonri]

Wow, Golden Duckwing and Hatch gamefowl.

GORGEOUS! Too bad they weren't separated before they started doing each other in.

 

[GaNewChick]

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I know. They were pretty. I have one of each left and the 3 hens. One is sitting on eggs now out back, and I have 6 of hers in the incubator. Hopefully, I can get a rooster or two and keep them all separated.

Thanks everyone for the help.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

Beautiful boys... their colors and tails... WOW! Sorry you lost some.

 

[prariechiken]

The bottom fowl are Black breasted reds, since they have white legs they are not hatch, since you do not have any info as per strain from the breeder, then BBreds is about as far as you can go. The top ones, Golden duckwings. Yes, they are beautiful birds, but require more work and penning than barnyard fowl. You can let hens run with one roo, but the others need to be in pens where they cannot see one another or they will fight through the wire, killing both birds. They are very good free rangers and are a joy to see out scratching the yard. Good luck with your birds and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have...

 

[GaNewChick]

Thanks Robin and Prairie ~

They have been a joy. Watching them head into the trees at dusk to find that perfect branch. Laughing while they get settled in and all the different sounds they make. It was very interesting to watch mama with her 7 babies...teaching them how to hunt for food. Calling them when she found something to eat. Spreading her wings while they all tucked themselves under her.

They are very good free rangers and are a joy to see out scratching the yard.

Yep, once a month we have to blow all the leaves back into the woods.

I want to thank everyone again for identifying them. I'm sure I'll be having lots of questions ~

Laura​

 

[Poultry Palace]

Very good looking birds. seem like gamefowl to me, possibly hatch for the bbr, not sure about the duckwings.