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Chirping
- Jun 10, 2024
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He is on a time limit. I can't let him be a risk to the hens health and well being. That's my line.
If I don't see good gentleman like behavior by the time it starts getting chilly up here then it'll be time to seriously consider his future or lack of. Last year one of my hens was almost naked from a heavy molt and I can't imagine what that'd be like if she had to also deal with a rooster disregarding her protests. Now that I know for sure that behavior doesn't actually have to belong in their society. They don't free range at all if there's snow on the ground so no need for his protection or misbehavior. Then I'll get a new rooster come spring time. I do want to breed my chickens eventually but not with a rooster who has potentially inheritable aggression issues.
Thanks everyone, for the advice and perspectives.
If I don't see good gentleman like behavior by the time it starts getting chilly up here then it'll be time to seriously consider his future or lack of. Last year one of my hens was almost naked from a heavy molt and I can't imagine what that'd be like if she had to also deal with a rooster disregarding her protests. Now that I know for sure that behavior doesn't actually have to belong in their society. They don't free range at all if there's snow on the ground so no need for his protection or misbehavior. Then I'll get a new rooster come spring time. I do want to breed my chickens eventually but not with a rooster who has potentially inheritable aggression issues.
Thanks everyone, for the advice and perspectives.
