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post #11 of 18
10/8/08 at 7:36pm

I'm just one of those people that is leary of inheriting other people's problems when it comes to animals.


I completely agree! Usually, those issues are health related and endanger someone's formerly healthy flock. Always lean to the side of caution when acquiring a started or adult bird.

 

~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~

 

 

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~A dog on its owner's property is a pet; A dog on someone else's property is a predator~

 

 

Living the Good Life in the North Georgia Mountains~ Cynthia

 

 

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post #12 of 18
10/8/08 at 8:49pm

You could see if he would let you take the roo on a trial basis. Provided its healthy. If not, you could still take him an quarantine him. And if he just didnt get along or was WAY to rough on the hens, back he could go for soup...

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One child left at home, age 17) Dogs, cats, bettas, guppies, chickens, ducks, coturnix quail.
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One child left at home, age 17) Dogs, cats, bettas, guppies, chickens, ducks, coturnix quail.
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post #13 of 18
10/9/08 at 12:24am

The smartest, best rooster I know is a BR.  He is a few years old-I don't know how naughty he was as a youngster.  Your girls will tell you if they're miserable with him around.  6 to 1 sounds like a good ratio to me.  Roos are so fascinating that I'm heart broken that I can't have one at my house.  So, for nothing but my envy, give it a try.  He might be a perfect fit. smile

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post #14 of 18
10/9/08 at 6:02am
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Originally Posted by gritsar 

My big question would be why is the neighbor wanting to get rid of him?  Is he passing on a problem roo to you?  I've heard people on here say they love their BR roos, others say they are the worse roosters as far as temperment goes. 
At any rate, roosters are great to have IMO.  I free-range too and I wouldn't be half as comfortable with it if I didn't know my two roos are watching over my girls at all times.  In fact, if I didn't have roosters I probably wouldn't free-range.  Also, maybe it's just me but I don't have a problem with my roosters tearing feathers off my hens, albeit my chickens are young yet.  The worse that has happened is that is that Thor, my clumsy subordinate roo has torn off a few neck feathers from the hens in his awkward attempts at mating.  Now that he's gotten better at it, there is no feather loss. 
My gut feeling....If I was you I'd pass on the BR roo and try to find myself a juvenile roo to introduce to the flock (after quarantine of course).  Preferably one from a breed known to for their docile roos.


he wasnt trying to get rid of him, i just asked for him!! some people he works with gave him the hens they didnt want anymore,they where old and not laying as well and i guess he just came with them! from what they say when the other people bought new chicks they got a few to many roosters! my neighbor is just supposedly going to eat them,but he has had them for a few weeks so idk whats the big holdup!?

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post #15 of 18
10/9/08 at 6:20am

I love having roosters!
Insofar as quarantining goes, the main purpose of quarantine is to keep an eye on the critter.  If you've been keeping an eye on him, a really keen eye for about a month, then quarantine at your place probably won't make a difference.  If you've already been walking around in his run and then walking around with your girls, you've probably already exposed them to anything he has.  Of course, you can never really tell what's going to happen when you introduce new birds until it's done.

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I don't believe anything I write or say. I regard belief as a form of brain damage, the death of intelligence, the fracture of creativity, the atrophy of imagination. I have opinions but no Belief System (B.S.)

Robert Anton Wilson
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post #16 of 18
10/13/08 at 1:10pm
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http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm171/yayasmama106/newrooster003.jpg

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post #17 of 18
10/13/08 at 1:17pm

I have a 7 month old BR Roo and I call him Waylon. Periodically I have to remind him who is boss when we are out roaming the  horse pasture together. I also have 2 Golden Wyondotte (sp) Willie and Mr. Bojangles.  Two of them are headed for the freezer I just have to make up my mind which 2. hmm

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AK Born and Raised. Mom to 3 spoiled Aussies, 2 beautiful paints, flock of  40... & a loving Hubby that puts up with all.
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post #18 of 18
10/13/08 at 1:29pm
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the guy said his bil wanted to eat this guy,but he raised him from a egg so he didnt want this to happen! he lives just a few miles away and imsure he will be visiting!!

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