Oct 7, 2011 17:11:28 GMT
nipper123
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Post by nipper123 on Jan 10, 2012 16:36:07 GMT
Two of my pairs have two chicks each, roughly the same age. As I am desperately short of hens I am considering letting the one pair raise all four chicks so that the other pair can get on with their second round. if i do this will they just get on with the second round?do you think this is a good idea? And would this be a good time to change the cock bird? As our best cock bird is not currently in a breeding cage due to our lack of hens and him and his chosen hen not producing.
Paul
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Post by brian1 on Jan 10, 2012 18:13:29 GMT
Two of my pairs have two chicks each, roughly the same age. As I am desperately short of hens I am considering letting the one pair raise all four chicks so that the other pair can get on with their second round. if i do this will they just get on with the second round?do you think this is a good idea? And would this be a good time to change the cock bird? As our best cock bird is not currently in a breeding cage due to our lack of hens and him and his chosen hen not producing. Paul I wouldn't do it Paul,I would be frightened that the hen might abandon them all, best to leave them as they are, can't you buy another hen for your best boy.......... |
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Oct 12, 2011 12:52:00 GMT
nigelsstud
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Post by nigelsstud on Jan 10, 2012 18:23:45 GMT
2 chicks will thrive and grow on fast you may well save a week by keeping them as 2 a box
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Post by barrieshutt on Jan 10, 2012 20:13:08 GMT
i love 4 in a box and yes the other pair will lay again , do not change the cock with the chicks Paul
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Oct 7, 2011 17:11:28 GMT
nipper123
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Post by nipper123 on Jan 10, 2012 22:25:18 GMT
i love 4 in a box and yes the other pair will lay again , do not change the cock with the chicks Paul Barrie , would it be ok to change the cock with the hen that i foster the chicks from. thanks paul |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 11, 2012 3:24:20 GMT
I would foster out the chicks if they are roughly the same age. I wouldn't risk changing the cock before getting two clutches.
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Post by barrieshutt on Jan 11, 2012 8:11:01 GMT
i love 4 in a box and yes the other pair will lay again , do not change the cock with the chicks Paul Barrie , would it be ok to change the cock with the hen that i foster the chicks from. thanks paul It would Paul |
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