In doing my chicken math and adding a couple more chicks (ok, it was 10), we were blessed with a barred rock rooster. He has been named appropriately and is quickly entering his 'bad hair' stage. We hold him, scratch him and interact with him daily to try and keep his silly personality intact as … Continue reading Duane The Barred Rock Johnson
Tag: protector of the hen house
Water Bear
Did you hear him yet? Our hens have a protector. His name is Water Bear and he's a handsome young rooster with a lot to crow. He's pretty proud of himself most of the time, except when the older hens are close. They try to pull out his beautiful metallic tail feathers. Maybe this spring … Continue reading Water Bear
