CoconutCoffee
Songster
I've had good though limited experience with roosters. My oldest rooster was a surprise from my pullet order. He's been great. Alerts for danger, calls for treats, made nests for hens when coming into lay (this mainly when he was younger), and was willing to fight a beagle to protect his girls. He sounded the alarm and the hens took off for cover and he went running towards the dog. Thankfully I was outside when it happened but it was nice seeing what he was willing to do. His son is pretty similar to him though I haven't had a similar predator experience with him. Though, when I'd free range them, the son lost his 3 hens and his own offspring in one day. I assume because they went into the wooded area behind the house. He had no sign of injury or damage so I assume he took off to save himself, which is understandable but it did annoy me. Now they have an enclosed run. Neither one have ever over mated their hens enough to cause feather damage. I have a few cockerels that I'm watching now. So far so good but they're still young (13 or so weeks).
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