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earlycar911 12-27-2012 03:57 PM

Today is a sad day
 
I had the pleasure of having two wonderful Wyandotte roosters. They were named Wilbur and Vincenzo. Unfortunately they met their demise last night. I was amazed how friendly and social they were. They would come when called and allow to pick them up and pet them. Vincenzo would even crow on command. The back yard doesn't seem the same. Has anyone else have/had Wyandotte Roosters?

Drdogface 12-27-2012 04:04 PM

Sad...what happened ?

earlycar911 12-27-2012 04:16 PM

I am thinking an owl they would usually stay in an area that was safe at night, but they must have been wandering last night.

Flieger 12-27-2012 04:17 PM

Sorry to hear that.

DanielDudley 12-28-2012 12:19 AM

Lots of predators on the East Coast. If you get more, you will need a good pen for the evenings.

Sorry about your roosters.

ckelly78z 12-28-2012 05:12 AM

We have never lost any chickens to hawks or owls, but occasionally a fox burros under the fence and steals one.

It's funny with about 6 chickens in an inside 6'x'6 enclosure with access to a 6'x10' outside covered enclosure we were getting about 1/2 a dozen eggs a week. The bottom of the inside door broke and haven't fixed it in 3 months because the chickens are able to get out in the yard through the hose stall and are laying eggs at a rate of about 1 1/2 dozen a week, just being able to peck and scratch at the ground while still safe because the foxes won't get near the horses.

azasadny 12-28-2012 07:02 AM

I live in Wyandotte, MI. so I really should have some Wyandotte roosters! My father had pet Mallard ducks for many years, but then a neighbor's dog killed the,. They were his pets for many years and he was heartbroken.

Skytrooper 12-28-2012 07:16 AM

Soory to hear of the loss of your friendly roosters (which is almost unheard of). I lost 2 hens to a couple foxes last fall, they scatterd my flock over 5 acres. It took me a while to get the survivors back inside the run. I have 12 hens and 1 rooster at the time and get 6-8 eggs a day. I give them to my neighbors...I can only eat so many eggs.

john70t 12-28-2012 08:15 AM

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I give them to my neighbors...I can only eat so many eggs.

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Shaun @ Tru6 12-28-2012 08:25 AM

I'm sorry to hear it Scott. Talk with Mark (Buckterrier), he's got some and built them a really nice coop. I'm sure he can help.

Skytrooper 12-28-2012 08:40 AM

Nope, no more pwdered eggs for this kid. I have eaten enough of those and dehydrated potatoes to last several lifetimes.


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Buckterrier 12-28-2012 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa (Post 7175434)
I'm sorry to hear it Scott. Talk with Mark (Buckterrier), he's got some and built them a really nice coop. I'm sure he can help.

Thanks for the kind words Shaun. Yes so sorry to hear about your roosters Scott. Mine met his demise this past summer. Elvis survived a hawk attack when he was young but did not survive Maxx. Nursed him back to health but he did loose an eye. He wasn't very friendly as yours were. He was a Silver Campine. I only free range mine when I'm around and lock them up at night with the cold weather. My coop is kinda a Fort Knox. Here's a pic. If you have any questions please send a PM.



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1356717864.jpg

wdfifteen 12-28-2012 09:10 AM

I'm sorry to hear it.
My grandparents had Wyandottes, along with some other breeds. The roosters never lived past two years. They get tough if they get too old. But what a life. All they had to do was eat and have sex for two years.


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