A Rooster showed up on my porch

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And I don't own any roosters/chickens!! We are not sure where he came from but he looks to be in rough shape with missing feathers on his back and chest. He drinks water and I tried giving him some bird feed (all we had on hand) - and he seems to be eating and drinking okay. Has been here a few days - does not crow in the mornings, or at any point during the day - will just kind of make small noises. Comes right up to the windows and will peck on the door for attention. Doesn't seem to mind us walking by him, though it's not like we'd attempt to "pet" him. We have no idea what kind of rooster he is, where he came from, how old he is, or how to care for him. We have named him Mr. Brown, (James to his friends) because of his awesome strut, and coloring, but would appreciate any advice or wisdom you might be able to share! :) Thank you!
 
Thank you Pork Pie! :) I live next door to a country vet so naturally we thought of them, we called and asked if they'd... misplaced? a rooster? but they said no... Roosters aren't the kind to just wander off like that. When I asked for advice they said - google it? :( We are willing to care for the fella - we have two dogs but they stay indoors or in the backyard - Mr. Brown has decided that the front yard is his domain. We live on nearly a full acre so he seems to be okay with sticking to his part of the yard so far. I was happy to hear that he was crowing this morning - I didn't hear it but my husband said he threw out a couple this morning - so he may be in better shape than we initially thought. I have posted a pic to what breed or gender is this... I'm thinking Bantam - but other than that :) I appreciate all advice on how to make his visit comfortable while he wants to stay. We have posted on a local lost/found pets but no one has claimed him and let the vet know that he'd shown up randomly but again - no one reported a missing rooster. Thanks again for the welcome :)
 
Mr.JamesBrown said:
And I don't own any roosters/chickens!! We are not sure where he came from but he looks to be in rough shape with missing feathers on his back and chest. He drinks water and I tried giving him some bird feed (all we had on hand) - and he seems to be eating and drinking okay. Has been here a few days - does not crow in the mornings, or at any point during the day - will just kind of make small noises. Comes right up to the windows and will peck on the door for attention. Doesn't seem to mind us walking by him, though it's not like we'd attempt to "pet" him. We have no idea what kind of rooster he is, where he came from, how old he is, or how to care for him. We have named him Mr. Brown, (James to his friends) because of his awesome strut, and coloring, but would appreciate any advice or wisdom you might be able to share! :) Thank you!
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If you do not want him. I would try to find an animal rescue for him. You could put him in a crate or box for transport with paper in it. If want to keep him, I would get a coop/run for him, food/water, and a vet visit. Keep in mind a Roo needs a lot of hens so animal rescue sounds likely option.
 
Melky said:
If you do not want him. I would try to find an animal rescue for him. You could put him in a crate or box for transport with paper in it. If want to keep him, I would get a coop/run for him, food/water, and a vet visit. Keep in mind a Roo needs a lot of hens so animal rescue sounds likely option.
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How many chickens would he need? We are willing to care for him if no one claims him. I have ordered different food/snacks (meal worms) for him. I was looking at coops and runs - not sure how big it would need to be - do they need to be kept separate from the chickens? he's been sleeping on the back of a bench on our front porch. That's where we found him and where he's been chillin' every night. :) thanks for your help!
 
Mr.JamesBrown said:
How many chickens would he need? We are willing to care for him if no one claims him. I have ordered different food/snacks (meal worms) for him. I was looking at coops and runs - not sure how big it would need to be - do they need to be kept separate from the chickens? he's been sleeping on the back of a bench on our front porch. That's where we found him and where he's been chillin' every night. :) thanks for your help!
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His behavior around other hens would depend if you keep him in with hens. If he is gentle etc. Also breeding risk as if he breeds you may have a lot more hens and Roos. You may want to keep Roos seperate if do not want to breed. See link to learn more. Also you would need to check with your local planning commission on your laws and ordinances to see what you need to do to keep fowl on property. Some areas Roos are not permitted and hens are limited. They may dictate placement and type of structure as well require application or permit. Please check first. See link for other considerations.
https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/whats-the-perfect-ratio-of-hens-to-roosters/
 
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