keljonma's Front Porch - Settling in and adjusting

[keljonma]

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[keljonma]

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[roosmom]

That is a good idea.....rest. She could have a pulled muscle that is sore. Rest is good.
When I read this, it made me think of the roos I have in the yard. I will be glad when there are only two left, maybe three. There are three roosters that are constantly jumping "the girls". I put them down and it works while I am outside. It is so pitiful to have hens around your feet for you to protect them FROM MOST OF THE ROOSTERS!!
My ROO is a gentleman. He will do his dance around the girls, if they are not interested, he stops and moves on. If they are interested they drop, he gets on and it is done. If he finds food he will call the girls to him. The other roosters are not like that, well maybe BOB is.
Give her rest, good luck.

Cute baby and Grandma, lol.

 

[keljonma]

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[FarmerChick]

Cute baby, pretty eyes!
Nice pics
I am sure you loved holding him!!


wow you sure have some chicken drama happening..LOL

 

[roosmom]

I have never had to do this to ROO, but maybe this would help you, IDK.
Whenever I am in the yard I try to let the roos know they are not allowed to jump the girls (they can when I am not there tho). Someone over at BYC has had good luck with a technique like this for aggressiveness in roosters. When they try to do the DEED, I grab them by the neck (hopefully interrupting the deed) and hold them to the ground. I place one hand on the neck (cupped around with finger nails placed on the ground) and one hand on the back so they cant squirm out. I hold them like that while I tell them NO in my gruffest voice. I hold them till they stop trying to get away. Then I let them up. Maybe this would help with you with your youngest roosters if you decide to try it. It may work with the older rooster too.
I do love my ROO. If I ever let babies hatch, with him as the father, I will send one to you.
Good luck.

 

[keljonma]

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[keljonma]

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[FarmerChick]

yea the distance must be hard to handle cause you just want to get your hands on the little kids!

nice pic and looks like a beautiful day with the sun shining!

 

[keljonma]

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