Oh yes. They know they are a pet and part of a family. Chickens recognize and remember up to 10 people. They can become tamed by their owners. Think of it as sort of dealing with a 2 year old child.
Again, children in the home? No brainer.
pick a pet!! Rooster! Totally possible. A non aggressive breed.
My neighbors have a nice cute pet rooster for their 2 children. A little black silkie
That’s unfortunate because they are just being roosters! They are wired to be this way, just like a bull or a dog, but fortunately there are less aggressive breeds which should be the ONLY ones being selected for a suburban flock.
There are many people that want and need an aggressive rooster to...
Thats why you shouldn’t buy a car before driving it. Lol
The problem with mail order sight unseen.
Some people that sex them aren’t good at it, some breeds are harder to sex and some people have some land to sell you in Florida!
Lol
Yes, they squawk often when cold, hungry etc.
Or its just their little personalities.
Also, are these mail ordered!?
They arrive traumatized, hungry, and dehydrated and this can cause pasty butt.
Jack them up on vitamin water for a month!
Not much you can do.
Most people dont realize roosters crow at any hour, and especially if they hear other chickens or people taking etc. they answer back.
I keep my roosters locked inside a nice soundproofed enclosure until I let them out for exercise. It works out
Of course!
Put them up for free to a loving home.
Be certain they aren’t going to be used for cockfighting absolutely. Always ask what they will be for, if there are hens for them etc
A good home
I get rid of my aggressive roosters well
I rehome them. It’s too risky taking them down to be sold as some bad lawbreakers buy them for cockfighting.
Again, people! If you plan on trying to have a pet rooster and I have had many!
Select a non aggressive breed and raise from chicks with lots of...