Egg Shape As Indication Of The Sex Of A Chick

Last week we addressed a question from Royce about whether egg shape is an indication of the sex of the chick. Thanks to all of you who responded.

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Quick Fire Questions About Roosters

While we’re on the subject of roosters, I thought we’d take the time to answer some quick questions you all have sent that require short answers… “Do you

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How To Keep A Young Rooster From Crowing…

“Is there a way to limit a young rooster from crowing or is there anything that you can do to “condition or train” him from excessive crowing. He

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Dealing With An Agressive Rooster…

“Hi Wendy and Duncan! I have a huge rooster who insists on attacking me when I am out in the yard doing lawn care. I have never mistreated

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Keeping Multiple Roosters Within A Flock Of Hens

“I have a small flock of 5 of my favorite breeds (Delaware, Amerecauna, Buff Orpington, Welsummer & Barred Rock). I ordered a Delaware Rooster in my latest chick

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Ratio Of Hens To Roosters

“I would like to know the maximum number of hens one should have in the coop per rooster. We have 62 hens and one 2-year-old rooster that is

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Keeping Noisy Roosters & Cockerels Quiet

“Can you get cockerels that are not noisy?” ~ Dominic Muddimer Dominic, that’s a great question, thanks for asking. Cockerels, or roosters, are indeed noisy. In our area,

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