South Carolina

[oneofseven]

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Good job and welcome.

 

[Joycats]

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I was just talking about that not long ago. I've got the barn already if anyone wants to volunteer to do the raising.

 

[WestKnollAmy]

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Looking good! I know you are very excited! I would be with something so nice!

 

[oldmiller]

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Looking good! I know you are very excited! I would be with something so nice!

Have to get the hen house done so I can start on the baby nursery

Priorities...

 

[Joycats]

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Well, I've had my share of roosters who took their job a little to seriously. I've only had 1 that I couldn't tolerate and I didn't eat him. He's in permanent time out. Most recently I had a little d'uccle roo that really disliked my 7 year old son. I told him to start standing his ground with the rooster and it worked. If the rooster runs at you, kick him. Then stomp at him and chase him a while. You have to let him know you are in charge, not him. I've tried carrying them around but that didn't work for mine. Whatever you do, don't run from him. You'll never get his respect again. It's easier when they're young to change their attitude a bit. I've had to kick a couple of roos but usually not more than once or twice and they get the message. The only one that I couldn't change was a very spoiled roo that I handraised in my bird room. As soon as he went outside he turned on me. At first it was just me. Everytime I turned my back he would flog me and no amount of kicking, chasing or carrying him around changed his attitude. Then he started flogging everybody including my kids so he went in a pen. He's the most beautiful roo I have. He was a pet and I still take good care of him. He has mellowed quite a bit but I would never trust him to free range with kids around. I have a LOT of roosters and they're all very well mannered around people. An aggressive roo is a dangerous roo and I can't have that in my yard.

 

[Joycats]

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Looking good! I know you are very excited! I would be with something so nice!

Have to get the hen house done so I can start on the baby nursery

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HUMAN baby nursery or chicken nursery? I only ask because I have a nursery yard for my juveniles.

Either way - Congrats!!

 

[WestKnollAmy]

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Looking good! I know you are very excited! I would be with something so nice!

Have to get the hen house done so I can start on the baby nursery

Priorities...

I am sure it will be beautiful. Can't wait to see that, too!

 

[oldmiller]

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Awesome coop!!!

Great job!

Thanks I found the idea right here on this site in the coop pics. The one Wichita "Cabin Coop." It's been a fun adventure so far.

 

[oldmiller]

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Have to get the hen house done so I can start on the baby nursery

Priorities...

HUMAN baby nursery or chicken nursery? I only ask because I have a nursery yard for my juveniles.

Either way - Congrats!!

Now that you mention it...Both...

 

[Joycats]

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Beautiful coop!!!