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

  • southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
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    8 hours ago

    Our rooster wasn’t supposed to be a rooster.

    He’s become a much loved yard (and occasionally inside) buddy when he isn’t being a jerk.

    So far, he’s fought off one specific dog three different times. One of those times he literally broke a spur off in the dog’s ass. He’s also run off a coyote and a raccoon.

    We aren’t supposed to have roosters in town limits, but idngaf at this point. Even when he gets all het up and wants to bite my ass (literally), he’s both an incredible defender and source of joy.

  • brvslvrnst@lemmy.ml
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    3 months ago

    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? 🙂

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.worldOP
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      3 months ago

      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