Rural Gardening: New babies today!, 1 by TamaraFaye

TamaraFaye wrote:
i think it is because they hatched together that they never considered a difference. certainly may not be the case when they are older. but actuaally the buckeyes and jersey crosses should be nearly as big as far as the hens go.

wasn't sure you could tell the difference in the brooder, since they are mostly black and the backsplash is black too...

i didn't have a problem with my BA and JG pullets and hens integrating with my Buckeye hens. but they were kept separte where they could see each other fo ra while...

the roosters are a different story. twice the JG roo has gotten out. the second time i coudln't find my Best Buckeye anywhere. got Jaco the Giant put up and searched hi and low and called him by name. he finally called back from in the high brush. Buckeye's are big, but Giant roos, even not full grown, are well GIANT!

;-)

nine day old JG