Just came across this thread. I have 8 hens and am ordering 10 more chicks this spring. I want a rooster to help protect my girls when they are free ranging maybe eventually breed. I live outside of town but i have neighbors. I live across the street from a cow farm btw. Ive had some neighbors ask why i dont have a rooster yet but i have one or two neighbors im afraid would be upset if he were to crow at 4am. I dont know what decision to make. I know i want a roo badly. Any suggestions? SHould i start sharing eggs before i get one