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rachel whetzel replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"Yes! Young birds can be very tasty! I think six months is the usual age to butcher... sometimes sooner. "

Jul 15, 2010

Rachel Hoff replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"They're just as tasty as any other young bird. They won't be mutant chickens like Cornish X (what you buy in the store), but they'll be decent. "

Jul 15, 2010

Morgan replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"Yeah. I am now certain one is a rooster, the tail feathers haev begun to change and arent up right any more.. and they haev been spending the night in the garage to dampen the crowing... Oh well, it happens. Are young roosters at all tasty? (please…"

Jul 15, 2010

rachel whetzel replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"If they aren't laying yet, it's probably too soon to really be able to tell if they have any real rooster qualities. Do you have photos? That might help. I'm betting you have a rooster emerging. I had this happen with our first batch…"

Jul 15, 2010

Morgan replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"as the sun is coming up... but i beleive they are full grown but have yet to lay. sort of in the middle of juvenile and adult. "

Jul 8, 2010

Rachel Hoff replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"Now, what time are they crowing? I know my hens make a lot of noise right after they lay an egg and are trying to find their flock. "

Jul 8, 2010

Morgan replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"yea i know sexing isnt a sure thing. but they are full grown now and dont have the distinctive characteristics of a rooster. I think they are hens, who crow... time will tell i guess."

Jul 8, 2010

Rachel Hoff replied to Morgan's discussion 'Wynodotte hen crowing' in the group Backyard Chickens

"Sounds like you may have a couple of roosters. Sexing of chickens is only 90% correct so there is always a chance of a few being roosters."

Jul 8, 2010

Morgan added a discussion to the group Backyard Chickens

Wynodotte hen crowing

we are on our second "batch" of chickens nad decided to go with different breeds this time around to see what type suits best. Until 2 weeks ago all was good, but now our 2 laced wynodotte chicks have taken up crowing... any ideas on how to manage this? I have been looking for signs of them being male, but there aren't any...suggestions? we are in a city neighborhood and so far no complaints but I can imagine they are coming. Has anyone else experienced this problem, is it a phase?See More

Jul 8, 2010

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Morgan joined Pete and Izzy's Mom's group

Backyard Chickens

A place to discuss and share the joy and trials of chicken raising! Share your chicken knowledge, photos, coop plans, ask questions, anything chicken related!See More

Jul 8, 2010

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Morgan is now a member of HOMEGROWN

Apr 28, 2009

Welcome Them!