This is the place to post your roosters resumes! And, of course, pictures that we all can drool over. I am new to chickens, by 2.5 years. And i am impressed by what I have learned about chickens,.....and the roosters they love.
Here are 3 of mine....... " Papa"
He is the head rooster of a flock of 10. 7 hens, 1 co-rooster and one cockerel. He is a Plymouth Rock, small and compact like a chihuahua. But he's the Boss. And nobody messes with him.
But he has excellent rooster manners. Not aggressive. Always on the watch for hawks and dogs. Knows how to show his ladies how to go into the coop from the people doors to lay eggs...when they are out free ranging.
"Lil' Brother"
He is second in command. Same hatch as "Papa". Also a good rooster with a non aggressive personality. He helps "Papa" free range the ladies, also is allowed to crow....sometimes..
.....and sometimes get's to mate with the hens. He is reminded of his status in the pecking order occasionally though. If "Pap" thinks "Lil Brother" is getting too cocky.....he is put in his place.
"Stripey"
Barred Rock. 9 months. He is currently in a breeding pen with my one other lone Barred Rock hen. Hopefully, to make some BR chicks. He is currently a rooster in training, seems to be learning, but does occasionally revert back to his teenage boy habits. I.E. ...stealing treats from his hen. But he is a good rooster so far. Non-aggressive...and only wants to challenge and fight the other rooster in the other breeding cage. I don't have his picture yet.
Anybody else care to brag on their good boy roosters?
Here are 3 of mine....... " Papa"
He is the head rooster of a flock of 10. 7 hens, 1 co-rooster and one cockerel. He is a Plymouth Rock, small and compact like a chihuahua. But he's the Boss. And nobody messes with him.
But he has excellent rooster manners. Not aggressive. Always on the watch for hawks and dogs. Knows how to show his ladies how to go into the coop from the people doors to lay eggs...when they are out free ranging.
"Lil' Brother"
He is second in command. Same hatch as "Papa". Also a good rooster with a non aggressive personality. He helps "Papa" free range the ladies, also is allowed to crow....sometimes..
"Stripey"
Barred Rock. 9 months. He is currently in a breeding pen with my one other lone Barred Rock hen. Hopefully, to make some BR chicks. He is currently a rooster in training, seems to be learning, but does occasionally revert back to his teenage boy habits. I.E. ...stealing treats from his hen. But he is a good rooster so far. Non-aggressive...and only wants to challenge and fight the other rooster in the other breeding cage. I don't have his picture yet.
Anybody else care to brag on their good boy roosters?