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[torilovessmiles]

Well..any thoughts of a RIR rooster?

Do you mean temperament? They have aggressive tendencies to an extent, but I don't think you'll find a more protective rooster, besides a gamecock. If you want a pet though, I don't think you should keep him. My RIR rooster is friendly enough and lets me handle him, but I don't let kids near him because he has shown some aggression when the hens feel threatened. Most RIR roosters, to my knowledge, are more aggressive than he is.
They make a pretty good dual-purpose bird, if you're willing to butcher. I know a lot of backyard chicken owners don't like to do that though

 

[skeezix05]

:/ yes temperament. Thank you for your experience. I don't know what Inam going to do. I have kids. Maybe he can teach the dogs to not mess with the chickens? I'm pretty sure the Rottweiler Erik win unfortunately ugh..

 

[torilovessmiles]

yes temperament. Thank you for your experience. I don't know what Inam going to do. I have kids. Maybe he can teach the dogs to not mess with the chickens? I'm pretty sure the Rottweiler Erik win unfortunately

ugh..

Well, my boy battled our German Shepherd and won. The dog had some scratches and the rooster lost some feathers, but they're both okay! He saved 5 hens, two ducks, and a young pullet. He was timid as a cockerel, but at just over one year old is extremely protective and strong!

 

[skeezix05]

Wow..ok then maybe he was sent to us for this reason! Yay! We will see. I am glad we have him now. Hope that works for us too! Thanks

 

[torilovessmiles]

Wow..ok then maybe he was sent to us for this reason! Yay! We will see.

I am glad we have him now. Hope that works for us too! Thanks

You're welcome