Cuddly, special needs rooster available -- doesn't crow

[chickenannie]

My little Rhode Island Red special needs rooster has started breeding with my hens (he's almost 2 years old) but I don't want his genetic influence and I can't stand keeping him in a pen his whole life (he free-ranges) so I am looking for someone who might want a pet roo.

He's small for a RIR, has a bum leg (he's been off-balance since he was a baby) and he does fine generally, but he can't run fast and he trips a fair amount. He's way at the bottom of the totem pole in the flock and stays by himself most of the time. He loves to be held and is an excellent lap-snuggler. I would say he'd make a great house rooster because he hardly ever crows and if he does, you can barely hear it. He likes people and is very mild-mannered and not in the least aggressive.

I would give him to someone who has a good home. I'm located in Southeast Pa.

 

[citalk2much]

If I was anywhere near you I would take him in a heartbeat! Best of luck finding him a good home

 

[Judy]

Why not knock together a breeder pen or two and rotate the ones you want to breed through there? I could do this here with the scraps laying around. Sounds like he is imprinted on you and will grieve for you.

 

[ChickenWisperer]

I would take the poor little man in a heartbeat, but Im all the way over here in Kentucky.


I hope you can find a solution for your litttle boy soon!

 

[EricT]

If you still have him at the end of next week I will be coming through your area on my way home to TN. I would take him.

 

[monarc23]

If you were closer I'd adopt him but he'd have to live out with my other pet quality chickies (fenced in to keep them safe). But i'm in southwestern pa.