Unmasking the Rooster: The Surprising Truth Behind Brian Whiddon’s Latest Exposé
Ever wondered how to tell if a chick is a rooster before it starts to crow? Angela and I have been diving deep into the world of homesteading and self-sufficiency, learning that no amount of reading can replace the quirks and surprises of real-life farm living. After losing our original flock to predators, we hatched seven new chicks, each a bundle of promise and mystery. The quest to identify “Who’s the Rooster?” has been equal parts educational and downright amusing—because, let’s be honest, figuring out if a fuzzy little ball of feathers is male or female isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. From comb sizes to feather patterns and the (not-so-glamorous) chicken “sexing” technique—which I vowed never to revisit after a traumatic encounter—we’ve tried it all. And then, just when we thought we might never know, a tentative, awkward “Yak-Doo-Dooo” broke the silence on our back porch. Could it be? A real crow? The adventure of homestead chicken detective work has only just begun. Curious about our feathery suspects and the lessons learned along the way? LEARN MORE
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