- Apr 24, 2010
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Hi ... I can't remember how to find me old posts. The rooster who showed up and looks like the Legbar, not really existent in the US, has a pea comb and must, then, be an Easter Egger.
After his initial foolish aggression in the face of far superior strength he has calmed down and is, so far, a great team player and captain of our tiny flock. I was shocked to see my 17h 2 yr old filly try to kill him yesterday but he held no grudge and took up his now regular night time perch on the bars between the two biggest horses. The filly probably dislikes having her morning snooze disrupted by his crowing and his apparent aggression towards the hens. I imagine he will eventually come into the dog's backyard where the coop is and the hen's spend the night. Then we'll have to tolerate the crowing
. My other horses remember roosters and know the hens aren't really hurt. I really, really appreciate the advice on rooster handling found on this site. For my fellow Texans we are far EAST of I 35 between Elgin and Rockdale - NE of Austin. Thank you all for your kind assistance.
After his initial foolish aggression in the face of far superior strength he has calmed down and is, so far, a great team player and captain of our tiny flock. I was shocked to see my 17h 2 yr old filly try to kill him yesterday but he held no grudge and took up his now regular night time perch on the bars between the two biggest horses. The filly probably dislikes having her morning snooze disrupted by his crowing and his apparent aggression towards the hens. I imagine he will eventually come into the dog's backyard where the coop is and the hen's spend the night. Then we'll have to tolerate the crowing
. My other horses remember roosters and know the hens aren't really hurt. I really, really appreciate the advice on rooster handling found on this site. For my fellow Texans we are far EAST of I 35 between Elgin and Rockdale - NE of Austin. Thank you all for your kind assistance.
