Local animal rescue turns 39 roosters loose together

[cafarmgirl]

Outcome is a function of breed. If gamechickens, then not so bright; otherwise birds will scrap a bit and settle down as they indicate. Heavier fighters may need some special attention. Long-term for so many roosters does not seem all that good; soup option might be better unless they are thought to have some particular value.

X2. To me this is probably one of those situations where well meaning but not well informed people create a situation that is not that great for the very animals they think they are helping. If these are confiscated fighting cocks this will not turn out well. If they are simply from a hoarding type situation most of them will likely settle in, eventually. I hope they are prepared to deal with the issues until then and not just toss them out there and ignore them. Heaven forbid this place then decides it's a good idea to start tossing in some hens so the roosters can also enjoy that aspect of life!

 

[rwdeets23]

X2. To me this is probably one of those situations where well meaning but not well informed people create a situation that is not that great for the very animals they think they are helping. If these are confiscated fighting cocks this will not turn out well. If they are simply from a hoarding type situation most of them will likely settle in, eventually. I hope they are prepared to deal with the issues until then and not just toss them out there and ignore them. Heaven forbid this place then decides it's a good idea to start tossing in some hens so the roosters can also enjoy that aspect of life!

thats what i was wondering who would be keeping that many roosters and for what reason

 

[centrarchid]

thats what i was wondering who would be keeping that many roosters and for what reason

Either they be games or keeping them so not be killed. Every body else wants pullets / hens.

 

[UnlabeledMama]

Sounds like mayhem. I really hope they weren't former fighting cocks!

 

[bilder]

Just pray they never introduce a hen or two to that group of roos.

If they think they may fight a little right now, put a hen in with them and it will be an all out war.

 

[centrarchid]

That is not how things work.

 

[roostersandhens]

I think that making roosters into dinner or soup is the kindest thing to do.

I disagree. Letting them free = bad choice. making roosters into dinner = worse idea. Letting them free is atleast giving them a chance. I know letting them go is not nice.

 

[thedollysmama]

The neighbors, fortunately, are relatively far away. They were apparently fighting cocks taken in a bust, and there are also hens on the property. I can't see this turning out well, ultimately, as I know that in my personal flock the introduction of new roosters causes much, much mayhem. No plans are in place for caring for the wounded, the concept is that it is what nature intended. I do not think nature intended for such a large concentration of roosters in one spot, actually.
Huh.

 

[Henny]

Sounds like a chicken's worst nightmare to me!

 

[centrarchid]

All:
There is a local horse rescue that has started taking in other livestock from animal control. Their latest acquisition is 39 mature roosters. They have turned all 39 loose on their property stating that it was the first opportunity that the roosters had ever had to be free and rooster-like. There was a storm of incredulity with people mentioning that the potential for brawl and maiming was rather high. The rescue countered that the roosters would form bachelor groups and a little mild squabbling was normal.
I have my own opinion and was wondering how others felt.

Who are the horse rescue people? I would like to know from them how things worked out.