I had 13 chickens which is a lot for many. None of my birds are small but all loving. I had to cut my flock from 13 to 7 because I was worried about feeding to much on neighboring floras. I made the cut from 13 to 7 near Halloween. Then 2 pit bulls showed up and attacked the coop that day killing missexed rooster. (Oct. 31). I never wanted a rooster, but he fought and defended the flock, and the only other hen injured by an 80/60lb set of male/female blue pitbullsade me question. Maybe I do want a rooster. He died October 31, I set a few eggs aside in literally a Styrofoam box, with half a strand of Christmas lights in it, pull out, push in to get the right temperature (less) ... And a chick was born. Rediulous one at first, 39 mins from start to finish. (Absolutely ridiculous). Now. A second is being born. (I assume 12-18 hours) The rooster passed on 10/31

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[–] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Congratulations! I remember your post and am still angry about the dogs, but I'm glad that your rooster "carries on"! I had a chance this year to get a rooster but held off because I'm nervous about having a bunch of chicks, but I plan on it next year.

For the Christmas lights, it sounds like the old style, non LED ones? Mind sharing that? For future reference? 🙂

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 11 months ago* (1 child)

    Thanks, I'm kind of hoping it's another rooster at heart lol. I never wanted one in the past, but my 1 time rooster, was fantastic .

    Sidenote: a gunshot to the ground scared the dogs away and I haven't seen them again

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