Buff Orp Rooster???

[Big Joe 77]

Hello, I have two Buff Orp hens & am considering getting a rooster. Was wondering if Buff Orp roosters are as sweet & docile as my hens??? My main concern is having a noisy & loud rooster, as my hens are fairly quiet. While I understand that roosters are gonna crow, I'd like to have one that might not be so vocal & loud. Thanks.

 

[drumstick diva]

Even one rooster is going to overbreed your hens to the point of harm. A rooster can handle 8-10 hens. You may want to add girls at the same time. There is always a glut of roosters available because people want hens and/or can't have roosters where they live. Sometimes some really nice roos are available cheaply on the buy,sell,trade threads. You have to have 20 posts before you can participate.

 

[Big Joe 77]

Thanks

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[roostersandhens]

Buff Orpington roosters seem to be sweet. I live near this village, there is a creek and so many people dump their roosters there, (I've considered taking 1 home) all the BO boys seem to be sweet. One of the nicest boys u can get are Cochins, I know that, my Cochin boy is SOOOOOOO sweet!
Good Luck!!

 

[Big Joe 77]

Thanks. I'm knew to chicken raising,although I grew up with tons of chickens, my uncle raised chickens, I never really paid attention to them other than feeding them & collecting eggs. What are cochins??? I may wait on getting a rooster because I only have 3 hens, 2 Buff Orps & 1 Black Sex Link, & was advised that a rooster would over breed them to the point of causing them harm. I was informed that I need 8-10 hens if I got a rooster. Thank you.

 

[DomesticDiva12]

I loved my BO rooster. I could pick him up and carry him no problem. He did go after my 8 year old once (her fault she came up from behind and startled him) but was quick to calm when I stepped in and didn't actually hurt her. He didn't crow very loudly or often and actually stopped during the winter. I do agree you would want more hens, even with 5 hens one was pretty beat up and I just had the one roo.
As a bonus he was a big, BEAUTIFUL bird. He was something to look at for sure. I have 3 babies in the brooder and if none are boys I plan on getting another BO rooster

 

[Big Joe 77]

Thank you for the advice, I'm gonna hold off on getting a rooster, but when I do, I'm definetly gonna get a BO rooster. Thanks again.