Janty Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 As a lot of you know, one of my ex-batts turned He/She a while ago. She had huge wattles and a massive comb along with a good old set of spurs but no crowing. Today she went a step further. She ran around the garden puffing her chest out and crowed continuously until I could catch her. Thankfully Mum-in-law has a huge garden and she has offered to take her. Hopefully that will work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I am sorry you won't be able to keep her but at least you will be able to still see he/she. I know it not the same but you could still pop over to your morther in laws and feed treats and spoil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 So sorry to hear that , at least he/she isn't too far away so you can still visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 What a shame. At least you know she is going to a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Having been there when our Myrtle "turned" I really feel for you Janty - big hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 OMG I hope none of mine change sex, I couldnt bear to rehome them.How can such a thing happen? I have never heard of that before? Love Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangman Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 OMG I hope none of mine change sex, I couldnt bear to rehome them.How can such a thing happen? I have never heard of that before? Love Sue A hen with a dodgy ovary will produce more testosterone, grow male plumage, and behave like a male. The ovary then changes into a testicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just as Hangman says. Though rare, it happens more than you would think . We were very sad when Manfred (previously Myrtle) had to be rehomed, but the blow was softened by the fact that the guy we get our chooks from found her/him a lovely home where he/she could crow to his/her hearts content and have lots of friends to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 He / She is still as cocky She is strutting aroung the in-laws field bossing the ducks and the other chickens about. And she's still crowing regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
