Ethical Issues With Roosters

[Buff Hooligans]

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That last part got me. How do you know hens love being jumped on and scratched and losing their back feathers?

 

[patandchickens]

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That last part got me. How do you know hens love being jumped on and scratched and losing their back feathers?

I've seen enough bare-backed hens running like the blazes from their suitors, and female ducks skulking furtively around trying to avoid being ambushed by sex-crazed packs of drakes, to be pretty skeptical that they 'love it' all that much, at least when there get to be too many around

Pat

 

[Anne]

Just do it. It will be easier next time.

It's still a little difficult for me, and I have to wait awhile before I can actually bring myself to dig them out of the freezer and eat them, but... it's worth it in the end, especially if you plan on hatching more in the future.

It's just the way a farm works. There will be extra cockerels in every hatch, and after a while you'll only be able to find homes for so many.

 

[VaM715]

I think chicken procreation is about as close as you can come to legal RAPE!!!

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Let's find Greyfields and get him to explain why hens love it.

 

[hooligan]

I had two roos with 8 hens with no problem, good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[dogzrule5]

I have too many roosters too but can't bring myself to 'take them for a long walk', so I keep them separated from the girls.

Only Woodstock, the littlest rooster, is with the girls - makes him feel like a big man!

 

[max13077]

"It's the way a farm works"

I'll go buy a bottle of JD, take a few shots, and they're toast.

Wait, I don't live on a farm

 

[Anne]

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I assume you're being sarcastic, but more or less, yes.

Or you can go ahead and make 'em pets if you want. Whatever suits.

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Are ya sure? 24 hens and 5 roosters is a lotta chickens for a city boy!

 

[max13077]

Anne, here's where my problem lies. Having them as pets would be great. However, I don't really have suitable housing for them in the winter. I don't compromise when the comfort or safety of animals in my care is in question. If they're here, they will be well taken care of. I only have one coop and that's for the ladies.