Asil rooster

[MysteryChicken]

I still want one I just think all the breeders are in Asia, phillipines etc

There's breeders in the US, there's always someone selling eggs on Ebay.

 

[sdm111]

There's a bunch in the USA. If that's when you're at. I would highly suggest doing research on housing requirements.

 

[Tundrawooky]

There's a bunch in the USA. If that's when you're at. I would highly suggest doing research on housing requirements.

They probably won't stand up to interior Alaska winters, probably need a larger heated coop

 

[sdm111]

They probably won't stand up to interior Alaska winters, probably need a larger heated coop

Yes you need to research housing gamefowl of any kind

 

[AGeese]

I have a real problem with my hens getting attacked by ravens and foxes. Even the occasional bald eagle trys to kill them. I only free range my birds because I hate locking them up. I was thinking maybe if I get a mean rooster it will defend them. Maybe an asil or white hackle. Can I get these breeds in the states? I heard they were illegal? Why?

You may as well make an offering if you got eagles coming at your birds. We all have geese out here and we've got good sized hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. I'm only aware of one close call in a several years.

 

[McChooky]

I have a real problem with my hens getting attacked by ravens and foxes. Even the occasional bald eagle trys to kill them. I only free range my birds because I hate locking them up. I was thinking maybe if I get a mean rooster it will defend them. Maybe an asil or white hackle. Can I get these breeds in the states? I heard they were illegal? Why?

You don't have to "lock them up" at night if the coop & run is predator proof.

 

[Mugwumpgame]

I have a real problem with my hens getting attacked by ravens and foxes. Even the occasional bald eagle trys to kill them. I only free range my birds because I hate locking them up. I was thinking maybe if I get a mean rooster it will defend them. Maybe an asil or white hackle. Can I get these breeds in the states? I heard they were illegal? Why?

The only type roosters that I have seen stand a chance protecting your hens against predators, ie hawks, eagles, foxes, cats, coyotes, or dogs are very large aggressive oriental game roosters over 10 lbs. O'Shamo, Malay, Belgian Liege nicknamed (hawk killer), very large Madagascar, Ga Noi, Brazilian, or a very large Asil(Aseel). But then you have to worry about these type of roosters killing your smaller standard sized hens when they try to breed them breaking their backs, or necks. You would have to get larger hens of these breeds, or larger standard size breeds like Cochins, Brahma's, Jersy giants, etc.

 

[Tundrawooky]

That's good info thanks!

 

[Mugwumpgame]

That's good info thanks!

Glad I could help, but still know this is still not full proof.