Curse of the Rooster(s)

[Ilovemyladies!]

Whenever somebody gives me a chicken it ALWAYS turns out to be a rooster.

I think I have the Rooster Curse LOL. Anyway,I have a Leghorn rooster and a Rainbow rooster. I only have three hens( a Phoenix, RIR, Buff Orp). They are putting a beating on the girls. I don't want to kill them but I am open to selling them. I don't know of any shows or swaps in my area going on right now. I don't think I will have a problem selling the Leghorn but the Rainbow is a different story. He was given to me when he was two weeks old. His toes were curled. He was too old and the bones had already hardened up. He is about six months old now. He would be good for somebody's backyard flock but not for show. Can somebody help me???

Shannon

 

[Pele]

Craigslist has always worked wonders for me for re-homing roos. Just offer them for free. Maybe write him a cute single's ad

 

[Ilovemyladies!]

LOL thanks!

 

[Firefly1v]

Before taking anymore free chicks try to look at the comb and legs. I have learned that on most breeds when the comb is bigger or more pronounced it is a roo. The legs are usually longer and thicker than a hens. Like looking at a mans hand compared to a womans.

 

[Ilovemyladies!]

I have 6, 15wk old Rhode Island Red pullets. Four of them are, I think, roosters because of their combs are larger than the two hens. Their tail feathers are also a little longer. Also, the hens are a lighter color than the roosters.