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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: drumcrow on February 04, 2009, 22:32

Title: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: drumcrow on February 04, 2009, 22:32
 
i will be putting a cockerel in with my hens very soon. BUT iam not sure what to feed him as i give my laying hens layers crumb as you do.Also i give them vegetables and all the good stuff that chickens like to eat. So do i let him eat layers crumb with the hens or will i put extra veg and other food stuffs out for him to eat .any ideas guys???
Title: Re: what to feed a cockerel
Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2009, 23:58
I was told to just feed him what the hens get, I have 2 at the moment that I hatched and they are thriving on the same as the rest!
Title: Re: what to feed a cockerel
Post by: nnbreeder on February 05, 2009, 04:00
I just feed layer's pellets except to my show stock and breeders and they get a higher protien blend.

 With my roosters when I feed treats they always pick them up and feed them to their hens. I have to seperate them so they get some too.
Title: Re: cockerels
Post by: NormandyMary on February 05, 2009, 19:50
I dont know if I was just lucky, but my Monty took to his new life like a duck to water. He was accepted straight away by the girls, infact they fussed over him, no fighting at all. I only had to put him in the henhouse on the first night, after that he found his way on his own. Now he leads the life of Riley and is loved so much by his hareem. They kiss him on the beak...honest. Cockerals are such characters, Im sure you'll be very pleased when you get him. Good Luck.
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: GrannieAnnie on February 05, 2009, 20:08
My cockerel gets the same as everyone else.

Drumcrow, why is your post underlined and in bold?  It's a bit in your face!   ???
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: Aunt Sally on February 05, 2009, 20:17
Quote from: GrannieAnnie on February 05, 2009, 20:08

Drumcrow, why is your post underlined and in bold?  It's a bit in your face!   ???

I've removed that formatting again Grannie

Drumcrow please use normal type face,  many thanks :D
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: drumcrow on February 05, 2009, 20:19
sorry grannie annie i shall take it out of your face :)
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: Vember on February 05, 2009, 20:29
Hi Drumcrow

I have added your post from Chicken Chat onto this thread :)

Chicken Chat is for basic chat about our birds, any questions in regard to health & care are best put on here :D

It is considered rude on forums to type in bold & capitals so your post has been edited to make it more friendly :D

Sarah :)
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: GrannieAnnie on February 05, 2009, 20:33
That's better!!!    :) :) :)
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: drumcrow on February 06, 2009, 11:24
SORRY globel moderators iam only new to this and only starting to find my way around the forum :( :(
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: Vember on February 06, 2009, 12:06
No worries Drumcrow, it's sorted now :D

How many birds have you got? Are they all Barnevelders? I have 2 Barneys an they are great birds not as friendly as the Orps but lay fantastic eggs :)

If you have any pics pop over to Chicken Chat and show them off :D

Sarah :)
Title: Re: barnevelder cockerel
Post by: drumcrow on February 06, 2009, 12:55
Hey Sarah
i have 1 cuckoo maran 1 wheaten maran 1 cuckoo maran/silver laced wyandotte (cross)
the cockerel is a barnevelder he's on the way havent got him yet due to the bad weather hope he'll be delivered to me next week as well as 3 fertile eggs  from pure breed birds really looking forward to it. :) :)