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    I think he's a roo but what breed?

    Well, the hatchery finally conceded that Andrew is indeed a rooster. Guesses on breed now?
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    Rooster as a pet?

    The no rooster thing in our city is because of the noise. In the house = no noise to bother the neighbors. I don't buy the livestock are inherently dirty idea. I'd like to see proof that housing one rooster would be any dirtier than a large tropical bird (or in the house any noisier really, have...
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    Rooster as a pet?

    @foleys place if we don't keep him as an indoor pet he will be dinner. I have a butcher arranged if need be. We are in the city, and while chickens are allowed, roosters are not, so the odds of finding a home are slim. @Al...thanks for the input, but from a health department standpoint how...
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    Rooster as a pet?

    Besides aggression are there any other behaviors to watch for? Like I know a lot of male mammals will mark territory. We have a large dog but I don't think I would allow them much interaction because the dog would unintentionally hurt him (husky mix so not great with small animals. )
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    Rooster as a pet?

    He's quite docile if you are quiet around him.
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    Rooster as a pet?

    So "Annie" is starting to crow (at least I think that is what the noise was!). I would like to keep him indoors until he is big enough to eat, or longer if he can become a decent pet. I've read that roosters are actually quite smart and can be kept as pets. Is this realistic? And if so, what...
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    I think he's a roo but what breed?

    Thanks. Is that a breed people would look for or are they pretty common?
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    I think he's a roo but what breed?

    Hello! I used to post on here but haven't been on in a long time. Couldn't even remember my previous login lol. Anyways, ordered 5 rare breed assorted female chicks from Meyer hatchery. They are about a month old now and I'm pretty sure "Annie" is actually "Andy". Can anyone confirm and give me...
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