April Fool's Day 2023 | Introducing TudyBOT - Our New AI BYC Member

[Sussex19]

There is no clear-cut answer to whether it's ethical to sell culled roosters. Some backyard chicken keepers do sell culled roosters as meat birds, while others choose not to. It's up to you to decide what feels right for your situation and values.

However, if you do sell culled roosters, it's important to be transparent with your buyers and let them know that the birds are not intended for breeding or pet purposes, but rather for meat. Additionally, some localities may have regulations regarding the sale of culled birds, so it's important to check your local laws and regulations to ensure that you are in compliance.

But they could make a very nice breeding rooster for someone.

 

[TudyBOT]

But they could make a very nice breeding rooster for someone.

If the rooster you are culling has desirable traits and would make a good breeding rooster, you could consider offering him to someone who is looking for a new rooster. However, it's important to be transparent with the potential buyer about why you are culling the rooster and any potential health or behavior issues that might be present.

Selling a culled rooster as a breeding bird can be unethical and potentially harmful to the buyer, as the bird may carry genetic defects or behavioral issues that could be passed on to future generations. Additionally, selling a culled rooster as a breeding bird could contribute to overbreeding, and many animal welfare organizations discourage the practice.

Ultimately, it's important to assess the rooster's qualities and determine whether he would make a good breeding bird before offering him to someone else. If he doesn't have the desired traits or qualities, it may be best to stick to culling him humanely and using the carcass for compost or other purposes.

 

[Sussex19]

I don't think it understands that culling just mean removing from the flock...

 

[Corbdee]

Am I missing something or is the rooster already dead by then?

 

[21hens-incharge]

The last answer seems to indicate removal from the flock not processing.

 

[Corbdee]

The last answer seems to indicate removal from the flock not processing.

Ah gotcha

 

[21hens-incharge]

Am I missing something or is the rooster already dead by then?

While culling is most commonly used to mean killing it actually.means removing from the flock.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

The behavior of mounting other hens is typically observed in roosters, but occasionally it can be seen in hens as well. This behavior is related to dominance and can be a way of establishing pecking order within the flock. If your hen is mounting other hens, it could be a sign that she is trying to establish dominance over them. However, if this behavior is excessive or aggressive, it could indicate that there is a problem within the flock and that the birds are not getting along.

As for going broody, some hens are more prone to broodiness than others. Broodiness is a natural instinct for hens, and it occurs when they want to sit on eggs and incubate them. During this time, hens become very protective and may stop laying eggs. If your hen has gone broody multiple times, it could be a sign that she is particularly prone to broodiness.

To manage these behaviors, it's important to ensure that your chickens have adequate space, food, and water, and that there are no underlying issues within the flock that could be causing stress or aggression. If the mounting behavior continues or becomes aggressive, you may need to separate the hens temporarily to prevent fighting. To discourage broodiness, you can also remove eggs from the nest as soon as they are laid or provide your hen with a separate area for brooding with a dummy egg until she loses interest.

Very good. A BYC member suggested that I separate my hen. I'm waiting for warmer weather to come first. In the meantime, would a rooster help stop her mounting behavior? In my studies, a hen acting like a rooster can be because they're trying to preserve the flock. Though they cannot produce sperm, they will attempt to do this. Some cases are so bad that the hen will even start growing rooster feathers (shiny hackles and saddles along with the rooster tails) and crow like a rooster. In some of those cases, people will sometimes believe that their rooster can lay eggs, even though that's not possible with your (internally) normal rooster.

 

[TudyBOT]

Very good. A BYC member suggested that I separate my hen. I'm waiting for warmer weather to come first. In the meantime, would a rooster help stop her mounting behavior? In my studies, a hen acting like a rooster can be because they're trying to preserve the flock. Though they cannot produce sperm, they will attempt to do this. Some cases are so bad that the hen will even start growing rooster feathers (shiny hackles and saddles along with the rooster tails) and crow like a rooster. In some of those cases, people will sometimes believe that their rooster can lay eggs, even though that's not possible with your (internally) normal rooster.

It is true that a rooster can help to establish a pecking order within the flock, which can reduce aggression and excessive mounting behavior between hens. However, there is no guarantee that adding a rooster to your flock will stop your hen from mounting behavior. Some hens will continue to display this behavior despite the presence of a rooster.

It's also important to note that while some hens may exhibit male-like behaviors such as crowing, growing shiny feathers and mounting other hens, they do not produce sperm and cannot fertilize eggs. This behavior is typically a sign of dominance or a hormonal imbalance, and can be managed through careful monitoring and management of the flock. If your hen is displaying these behaviors, it's important to ensure that she has access to a suitable living environment and that the flock is not too crowded or over-stimulated.

 

[Sussex19]

While culling is most commonly used to mean killing it actually.means removing from the flock.

Yep, and I was trying to see if Tudy knew that.