Any thoughts on a Barnevelder Rooster?

[LauraG]

I dont have any roosters, but I may try ONE if I get more hens.

I think the Barnevelder roosters are the most beautiful. Not sure about temperment. (yes I know they are all different..)

If you have had any experience with this breed would you kindly chime in?

Blessings,
Laura

 

[Illia]

No personal experience, but a few people told me the breed in general is pretty flighty.

Some similarly colored (and still even rare breed), well tempered breeds include Partridge Rocks, Wheaten Marans, and Partridge Wyandottes.

 

[toddfairlane]

We have a barnevelder rooster that is about 1 year old. You could not find a better rooster. He only crows once every couple of days and is not aggressive at all. He is very entertaining to watch. He is a little bit, big and clumsy when it comes to getting up on the roost

 

[LauraG]

Ohh thats good news--

Any way you could put a picture up of him?? I'd love to see him!

 

[toddfairlane]

Here is Barney the rooster

 

[TeamChaos]

Barney is beautiful! I'm hoping to add Barnevelders to my flock this year and I'll be going straight run, so there's a good chance I'll end up with one (or more).. I hope he's as handsome as Barney.

 

[LauraG]

ohh he is handsome!!! AND sweet!!!, lucky you!!!