Considering my first attempts at culling roosters

[Mrs. K]

Do report back!

 

[C Siena]

We hope to free range them like we are now but will definitely have a run attached as well.

I’m sure I can kill them when the time comes. I’m not squeamish ( retired RN). I did a mini autopsy on one that died and found a big lash egg. I just pity roosters as no one wants them and the hubby and I quite like their personalities. I’ve read if you can make it past the 6 week randy stage, they settle down quite alot.

The hubby was reading an article about how good classical music (esp. at 432 hertz) is for anxiety, dementia, seizures, etc. He had the brilliant idea to try it on the chickens so we are going to experiment. Lol. Stay tuned…

I would like to know about the music.

The 6 week randy stage lasts a lot longer! We need to cull a couple of 17 weeks olds. One crows on and off through the day and has become persistent in wanting to mount pullets his age. They don't want any of it and he is becoming a nuisance in the flock. I want, no need a peaceful atmosphere for the flock. It's better for them and for me.