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Third situation I seldom realize anymore is critical flock size like we used to realize with layer flocks numbering hundreds of birds. Once you have so many birds in a group it is like critical mass for a nuclear reaction. One bird making a low level vocalization stimulates others to to do...

For me, loud noises is a function of large numbers of birds or social strife. Hens can be loud in two situations; first is when they are startled by , second is when they do not have access to a rooster while in lay.

Consider getting a single gamerooster. They are less prone to be hard on hens, especially in a free-range setting and behavioral repertoire is also much greater than typical ornamental / production breeds. See some examples in link below...

If educating family is overriding interest then get him. A great deal will be learned about his behavior as well as that of the females. Stable flock dynamics will not be realized until everyone is at least 8 months old. Most problems rooster might present are usually correctable through...