Roosters
I've only dealt with 4 roosters since 2023 when I brought home Sussex chicks.
Joel was brooder raised, no adult hens. He was friendly with me except as a cockerel, but I don't recall anything besides a peck or so as his hormones raged. He became a good roo, took care of his gals...
So far I lost Joel at 13 months (seizure) and I found Martha dead under the roost at 2. Hannah and Rahab will be 3 in February, they're my oldest.
I don't know their average lifespan, but as they're not a production breed, should be longer.
I do. And I really enjoy them. Most of mine are very friendly, some are "chatty". I've had four roosters so far, and only one was a jerk.
Zaccheus is a good roo, takes care of his gals. The SS get more white tips with each molt. Hannah, on the right, will be 3 in February.
ETA: Video of the...
Not my Speckled Sussex. They see me approaching and stampede towards the door.
Except the chicks...I swear they're getting bigger daily! They are three months old.
She Who Brings Grapes got too close...
Cabbage in the near bed
Found my plastic in the shed!
I'll be placing a cattle panel trellis over the bed and add plastic once we get close to a frost. I did that one year with collards and lettuce, and they grew really well. I only lost the lettuce when it got especially cold outside, below...