Do D'uccle roosters have a dominant demeanor?

[Poultrylord]

Please help! I know D'anvers do, but I still wonder!

 

[PD-Riverman]

Please help! I know D'anvers do, but I still wonder!

This might come funny to some, but I would have to look up both(don't have time right now) of your last 2 words in the title to understand your question. I raise Chickens---did not go for a higher education!! LOL

 

[Poultrylord]

Please, somebody answer my question!

 

[Zip]

Depends, what traits would you consider dominate in a rooster? One that is aggressive towards people, or just a good protector? Or one that keeps all the hens in line?

Regardless, I imagine it would depend on the individual bird's personality. I've had roosters from "friendly breeds" who turned out to be some of our meanest roosters, and vice versa. We had a Silkie who would attack people when they were on the swing, and a Columbian Rock x Red who would run down from the barnyard to harass us as soon as he heard the front door open. We also had a Plymouth Rock, who are known for being mean, and he was quite docile, so you can see, demeanor doesn't come down to just breed.

 

[Alexandra33]

I haven't had many, 3 to be exact, but from what I've gathered, d'Uccle roos are pretty rough. Two attacked me while treating their bantam girls well, whereas the non-human aggressive 1-year-old I kept has developed a bad habit of bullying the larger hens with slight handicaps. (such as only one eye or a lame leg) Overall they haven't been my favorites.

This being said, there are always exceptions!

I'm sure plenty have had good experiences with boys of this breed.

~Alex

 

[fowlman01]

The males can be very aggressive to humans. It is strain specific though, so it's not all of them.

Walt

 

[Poultrylord]

Thanks for the help!