Rudy, the survivor

[Kassaundra]

Is the new chick one of Rudys?

No I haven't had the time to start AI in him. Was kinda hoping Bella would start laying since they are already separate I could start out on them, but so far no Bella eggs.

 

[Kassaundra]

the bare bottomed birdie is back! good to see he made it through winter!

Between his sweater and his bunny blanket he was one toasty bird this winter.

 

[journey11]

Thanks for the update! I was just thinking of Rudy the other day, wondering how he fared this winter. He looks awesome in his sweater.

Fluff on his elbows! Of all the places to stick a few feathers... That's like being bald on top, but only having hairs in your ears. LOL

 

[catjac1975]

But, if you breed him, how will you make all of those sweaters?

 

[baymule]

Glad Rudy came through the winter all snug and warm. He is quite a bird and you are quite the special rooster Mamma!

 

[thistlebloom]

No I haven't had the time to start AI in him. Was kinda hoping Bella would start laying since they are already separate I could start out on them, but so far no Bella eggs.

Are you talking about artificial insemination Kassaundra? I have never heard of that with chickens. That's fascinating.

 

[Kassaundra]

Are you talking about artificial insemination Kassaundra? I have never heard of that with chickens. That's fascinating.

Yes, it seems pretty straight forward.

 

[Just-Moxie]

I had no idea it was done with poultry either. We learn something new all the time!

 

[Kassaundra]

Some breeds like Cornish w/ the short legs or the really super fluffy ones that look like bowling balls can't fertilize as easily even w/ feather plucking / cutting the vent area so AI is used for those. Rudy has balance issues w/o the wing feathers to help out w/ that.

 

[Smart Red]

What kind of pictures will you be showing Rudy? I can't understand how magazine photos would ever compete with the lovely Bella, anyway.