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post #11 of 35
1/24/12 at 5:42pm

I didn't get to see this myself. But a few months ago a Sparrow Hawk came down to attack a hen and all the birds ran for cover. But two roosters who were at first running, turned around to face the hawk! The two of them ran at the hawk from opposite directions and kicked the hawk! He flew away quickly in fear. That put a smile on my face.

If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, do not take the mother with the young. You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.  Deut. 22:6-7

 

 

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If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, do not take the mother with the young. You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.  Deut. 22:6-7

 

 

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post #12 of 35
1/24/12 at 6:51pm
What a good rooster
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post #13 of 35
1/25/12 at 4:14am
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Originally Posted by chkn View Post

Is there a picture of our hero?



Yes - where is the picture to accompany this hero's story?! caf.gif

My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #14 of 35
1/25/12 at 5:07am

Do most roosters have this kind of behavior?  I am getting chickens in May and trying to decide if I need to keep one of the roosters or not???? If so... How do you choose which one to keep?

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post #15 of 35
1/25/12 at 5:25am

A rooster is supposed to keep his flock safe and happy.  He finds treats for them and clucks a sweet sound. He spots a predator and cracks a loud crackle. He takes on a predator and honks a loud warning. His job is to be the protector and provider.  If he doesn't do those things he's merely a cute rooster.   I believe it's in their DNA to do those things and when a challenge presents itself you will see how fast they step up.    And size of rooster isn't the most important, it's the attitude of "I'm the King, bow to me" that I find makes a great rooster.  Oh he will also mate anyone he pleases. I

 

We chose the one out of four roosters that had the most tail feathers and crowed the loudest.  He's been a great rooster. 

 

 

 

 

 


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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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My chickens: WL, AC, EE, LO, Marans, EE/WL mix & Silkies = a rainbow of egg colors :) 

 

Chicken farmer since July 2011

 

"He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return."  Psalm 78:39

 

My BYC page http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bobbieschickss-member-page

 

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post #16 of 35
1/25/12 at 5:42am

I had to choose from seven rooster that I started with.....I chose the one that was great with the girls and a second one for back up..... The Alpha took on a hawk ..... The back up one ended up at a new home last week because he knocked down my daughter.....It will be interesting in a month or so because I have a broody that just hatched on the 29th of Dec and one of my chicks, his father was the second rooster and likes to challenge the other chicks already...idunno.gif....

1 Easter Egger, 2 Red Rocks, 2 Rhode Island Red, 3 Barred Rocks, 7 Buff Orpington (6 hens, & 1 Rooster) and 29 chicks all ages

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1 Easter Egger, 2 Red Rocks, 2 Rhode Island Red, 3 Barred Rocks, 7 Buff Orpington (6 hens, & 1 Rooster) and 29 chicks all ages

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post #17 of 35
1/25/12 at 6:00am

Very good rooster   smile.png

Member of the Delaware Poultry Club,& SDWD. Heritage Delawares,BBS Barred Rock, Non-hatchery Buff Opr. BBS and Lav. Ameruacanas,Easter Eggers and 2 Heritage RIR girls. NPIP# 56-443

Got to many Roos . Lav. Ameruacana, and Barred type EE they are raised in the same pen. PM me if you need more info.

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Member of the Delaware Poultry Club,& SDWD. Heritage Delawares,BBS Barred Rock, Non-hatchery Buff Opr. BBS and Lav. Ameruacanas,Easter Eggers and 2 Heritage RIR girls. NPIP# 56-443

Got to many Roos . Lav. Ameruacana, and Barred type EE they are raised in the same pen. PM me if you need more info.

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post #18 of 35
1/27/12 at 11:21am

My Jersey Roo was sat on by another roo in our flock who flew over the fence. He gave his life for his flock hit.gifBut yes Jersey roo's are good protectors smile.png

 

It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

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It's the shape that makes the breed, and the color that makes the variety.

 

  -- -- Spa Days for Chickens -- --

 

 

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post #19 of 35
2/2/12 at 10:34am

Wow! My RIR rooster has rounded hens back into our yard if they decide to take a field trip to the neighbors, but I can't say he's ever chases a raccoon before... I"m glad I live in a place where I can have roosters. My flock is much happier/safer with him.

My sweet puppy, Maggie (1yo), 3 adorable baby pet rats, Darby, Lilah, and Faye, 3 cats, 2 bunnies, a goldfish named Ghoti (pronounced "Fish"), 1 Khaki Campbell duckling, 1 Magpie duckling, and lots and lots of chickens!

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My sweet puppy, Maggie (1yo), 3 adorable baby pet rats, Darby, Lilah, and Faye, 3 cats, 2 bunnies, a goldfish named Ghoti (pronounced "Fish"), 1 Khaki Campbell duckling, 1 Magpie duckling, and lots and lots of chickens!

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post #20 of 35
10/7/12 at 6:44am

I wondering what your rooster look like! He's a HERO to that hen!

:)

 

I have a Black Jersey Giant rooster too!

He wouldnt attack fox that attacking his hen.

I had to chasing the fox away.

its was hell work to chase it off with my german shepherd dog.

 

Here picture of my BJG roo...

 

 

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