I already have a rooster for my flock for one thing. I have around 9 layer aged hens, which is all Foghoen needs. I do have 28 chciks, several of which are roosters. I think I may want to keep one of them depending on their temperment. Caponing seems like the best thing to do to get tender...
I was out taking care of the adult chickens this morning when a wheezing high pitched cock a doodle do came out of the brooder next door. They are from a 6/1 surprise box from Cackle. Is that normal to crow so early? My brother had one several months old I had pegged for a rooster, he didn't...