Gonna keep a roo or two, but which breed?

[BarkerChickens]

We have chicks (straight run) in the brooder right now. We would like to keep a rooster (2 preferably) and the rest of the roos will become dinner. The chicks will eventually be introduced to our current flock of 6 hens (3 BRs and 3 EEs) when they are old enough. One of my concerns is size, but DH says it is not a big deal . He really likes the BJGs, but I am concerned that the roo would hurt my small EE, Pia. Pia is a standard, but she's only about 4.5 - 5 lbs (though she is tall and slender). She's a bitty for a potentially 13 lbs roo, right? We also do not want a roo that is of a breed that's known for being obnoxious and/or aggressive. Of the following breeds, what do ya'll recommend? If it makes any difference, our chicks are from Privett (via Welp). Thanks!

The chicks are a mix of the following breeds:
mottled Javas
Buckeyes
black Jersey Giants
Delawares
salmon Faverolles

 

[Mahonri]

We had a Delaware roo once. HE WAS LOUD. and mean.

Get yourself an Ameraucana... he'll give you easter eggers.

BTW; If I had to choose only from your list it would be the Buckeye, then the Java, Favs, BJG then the delli.

 

[BarkerChickens]

I know roos like to be heard, so for it to be considered LOUD is frightening!

Mean on top of it!

Why the breeds in that order? I have read some on Buckeye, Jersey Giant and Faverolle roos, but haven't found much on Java roos.

Why an Ameraucana roo? Are you referring to the purebred or the EEs?

 

[BarkerChickens]

Anyone else? I appreciate your opinions since I don't experience with roos whatsoever.

Thanks!

 

[Solsken Farm]

We loved our salmon fav roosters. They are a very gentle roo. They are beautiful and endangered.....

 

[BarkerChickens]

I think the salmon faverolle roos are the most beautiful rooster! I didn't know they are gentle too! Are they good protectors of the hens or are they too gentle?

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

I've never had a Salmon Fav but I've heard VERY good things about them. I'd have to second that based on the great info I've been told.

 

[PoultryPotts]

I would say buceye.

 

[Solsken Farm]

Quote:
We only hatched roos. So I never got a hen.

They were just the nicest guys. I think they are truly stunning. I cannot speak to their protective qualities, but aren't most roos pretty good at that?

 

[stormylady]

I vote for the Salmon Faverolle, my only reason is cause I think they are georgous and I heard alot of good things about them no personal experience yet! I have 5 supposed girls being shipped weds. and if there is a accidental roo in the bunch I would surely keep him! Not quite sure how that would work out with my little Honeycomb roo though! He might not think its such a hot Idea. Sandy