NIGEL:
Sorry it has been a looong time!
Getting ready for our trip to NZ & the Rugby World Cup consumed us. Then catching up on our return did the same!
In prep for Susan's step-mom Jane to look after the chickens, goats, fish & of course Austin & Boomer, we decided to cull most of the roosters. The young ones, although quirky & fun, were mounting the hens & so we decided it was time. We also culled Blackbeard & Jack as they were not as happy being separated from the hens, even after Susan explained why!
Yes you have to talk to the hens, otherwise their laying patterns will alter.
We also culled Bruce as he was beginning to act more rooster-ish! Yes crowing & chasing hens.
So our neighbor Josh wanted to be involved & we culled late one afternoon. Bruce was soooo fat it was unbelievable! (see the photo of the large hunk of fat I removed from him!!!). He had at least 4 times the fat of the other chickens. Josh was excited so we gave him Bruce to enjoy.
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