Friendly Rooster Breeds?

[Checota]

I agree, breeders will cull aggressive birds. My Buckeyes tend to be very gentle. If you choose a large, dual purpose breed, they will be nicer. (Except for certain strains.) Breeders don’t tolerate aggression in the larger birds.

I love my buckeyes and they came from breeders but had one rooster very aggressive....was the sweetest cockerel till he turned a year old then he changed.....no guarantee on roosters from either really. Just a better chance if you buy from a breeder who breeds for calm temperament....still no guarantee.

 

[Checota]

Although your current rooster is not aggressive introducing another rooster into your flock maybe a challenge. Adding a smaller rooster would be tough on it due to size and maturity. Do you free range your chickens? If so a faverolle rooster would not be a good fit as they are easy prey for hawks.

 

[Chickassan]

They're nice 98% of the time.

I love all those breeds (I have hens of all three). I've definitely thought about a Farverolles rooster.

 

[Chickassan]

Why do you say that?
Faverolles roosters are huge, hawks really don't want any.

Although your current rooster is not aggressive introducing another rooster into your flock maybe a challenge. Adding a smaller rooster would be tough on it due to size and maturity. Do you free range your chickens? If so a faverolle rooster would not be a good fit as they are easy prey for hawks.

 

[gimmie birdies]

Add a younger rooster than what you have. I am holding my breath for an Isbar. Fun blue color, med sized, so not track marks on hens, mint green egg gene...

 

[Chickassan]

Yes, you'd fare better if you raise your second rooster in your flock.
Much, much less drama.