As I mentioned in yesterdayâs post about the house where Joan Crawford (aka Faye Dunaway) lived in Mommie Dearest, I have become just a wee-bit obsessed with the 1981 film as well as the 1978 autobiography of Joanâs daughter, Christina Crawford, on which it was based.
Hens will lay nutritious eggs without having a rooster around. A virile rooster will mate frequently with most or all the hens in his harem. If there arenât enough girls to divide his time among, he may wear them out. This can cause damage to the hensâ combs, necks, and backs from the roosterâs beak and spurs. Generally, a good minimum ratio is 8-10 hens per rooster.
Mate for Life. In nature, some birds are known to mate for life, while others choose a new mate every breeding season. Cockatiels are one of the birds who have been observed to mate for life. In the wild, they choose their own mates and stay together. Cockatiels in captivity may choose a mate if they're in the same aviary or store, or they may be given a mate by their owner.