Pallet Chicken Coop....going up UPDATED: 11/28

[The Mama Chicken]

In my experience, the term quiet rooster is an oxymoron.
I've had New Hampshires, Easter Eggers (aka: Ameraucanas), Buff Orpingtons, and Buff Rock roosters and every one of them have crowed loudly and often. After awhile I got used to it and, luckily, the neighbors never complained. Maybe someone else knows a better answer.

 

[897tgigvib]

Oh!

Now I understand your Elmer Fudd quote!

Is the sandhill preservation site a pretty good one? Know of any good online resources about reading about care and needs of chickens?

 

[897tgigvib]

Years, decades ago, my sister and brother in law had chickens, they pronounced the name Aracauna, I think the same as you called them. Their Rooster, ole Ben, was real loud!!! Joke was that sometimes he was in a different time zone...maybe the sun's rising in hawaii or the himalayas or somewhere.

 

[digitS']

My Sebright bantam rooster Cecil was a kick! A little squeaker .

I especially miss the beautiful Gabe, a Silver Spangled Hamburg. He had big, frumpy Black Australorps to look after so he was not in the least flighty, as these birds have a reputation for being.

I have never bought chickens thru Sand Hill. They certainly have a selection! I have felt that their Brooder Yard Greens - Chicken Treats are a good idea and have suggested it to gardeners before. Check out Backyard Chickens forums for advice on chicken keeping .

Steve