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[Baymule]

Animals so enrich our lives.

 

[akroberts 1085]

Animals so enrich our lives.

Yeah they do. I got them out today because the kids and grandkids were here. The 2nd youngest grandson had a blast watching them digging and helping them dig.

 

[akroberts 1085]

I decided to start on the edible flower bed and then I just decided Darlin and Little One needed to get in some free time. They are truly giving me so much joy. I absolutely love my girls

 

[akroberts 1085]

This is Penny and I am wondering if Penny might be a Cockerel. I was hoping that maybe someone with more experience could help me out with this.

 

[Baymule]

Possibly. A cockerel’s legs will be thicker too and have a little spur nub.

 

[akroberts 1085]

Possibly. A cockerel’s legs will be thicker too and have a little spur nub.

Thank you. I was just looking at her and thought I better ask because I wasn't wanting any roos but if she is a he then he will stay but he's the only roo

 

[Baymule]

Until he attacks and spurs you. Then it’s break his neck time. I hate a mean rooster. My granddaughters love mean rooster soup.

 

[farmerjan]

Is the chicken a white leghorn? Easiest way to tell, the hackle feathers on the neck will come in pointed, and the saddle feathers will also come in with pointed ends... A pullet will have more rounded ends on the feathers and they will blend the body feathers into the tail area, but the males's saddle feathers will be defined and fall to both sides of the tail more.

 

[akroberts 1085]

Until he attacks and spurs you. Then it’s break his neck time. I hate a mean rooster. My granddaughters love mean rooster soup.

That's very true about wringing his neck and then it's time for chicken and homemade egg noodles. LOL 🤣

 

[akroberts 1085]

Is the chicken a white leghorn? Easiest way to tell, the hackle feathers on the neck will come in pointed, and the saddle feathers will also come in with pointed ends... A pullet will have more rounded ends on the feathers and they will blend the body feathers into the tail area, but the males's saddle feathers will be defined and fall to both sides of the tail more.

Yes it's a white leghorn but I don't really know much about the feathers. I kinda feel like I should have had gotten more info on raising chickens before I got them. But if she's a he then oh well I just won't have to buy anymore chicks.