My friend has silkies and at the time I visited her, she had two roosters. I did not think they were very loud.
I will definitely think about getting birds from a breeder for the reason you mentioned. Thank you!
My husbands objections for a rooster are due to crowing. We do have 5 acres and are surrounded by people with some acreage, but I don't want annoy other people. If I could get a bird that doesn't crow very loud, that'd be okay. I think I could convince the hubby that we need a rooster...
I wish I could've gone to ON this weekend, but other duties called. I just want a backyard flock and I'm leaning towards buckeyes. Pathfinder's glowing words in another thread has convinced me.
I currently don't have chickens or even a coop yet. I'm easing slowly into it, but my husband is on...