Getting a rooster

[ray6082]

I’m heartbroken seeing that I decided to rehome my rooster. I tried training him and also thought about waiting a little longer to see if his hormones calmed him down, but at the end of the day maybe he just wasn’t the right fit for my flock and I.

With that said, I loved having a rooster. I love their crowing and he was such a good protector. He was a Lavender Orpington (sad because they’re “supposed” to be docile Roos) . Any suggestions on breeds? I’ve read all over the internet and I realize that it truly does come down to every individual rooster, however I still value input!

Thanks for the help!!

 

[Cinnamon Roll]

I’ve had a few roosters and the best behaved were my Easter Eggers.

The only reason I don’t keep any EE Roos now is because of the fluffy cheeks. My chickens mingle with the local lice-infested sparrows and lice LOVE to lay eggs all over the face of EE rosters.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I am so sorry you had to get rid of your rooster. I also love my rooster. Hopefully you can find another rooster.

 

[aart]

He was a Lavender Orpington (sad because they’re “supposed” to be docile Roos) . Any suggestions on breeds?

Breed doesn't really matter, as you've found out.
It's much more about the individual bird, and often how the keeper interacts with him.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I've had good luck with my Cornish bantams. They turned a year old Friday and I never had them try to act out. Bit heavy breeders, but people docile so far. My male that still needs to be processed will stand for belly scratches during chores

 

[LizzzyJo]

Try getting an older roo. Their hormones will have settled and they can come with 'references' as opposed to chancing it on a baby (like 5% chance IMHO).