How are EE roos as 'flock protectors'?

[jmc]

for some reason, i can imagine they wouldn't be so good, unlike some of the heavy standard brown egg layers, like RIR, BR, NHR..................

I would like to have a roo that would not go running off, but might at least stand sentinel or something, y know what i mean?

 

[chicks4kids]

I have had several ee roo's (still do) and all of them have been wonderful protectors. Very alert and VERY loud when something spooks them. I give 'em a thumbs up!

 

[Medicine Man]

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I assure you there is no correlation between egg color and ability to protect. I'd recommend looking into the history and origin of the "EE" to see just what they really are.
(hint: search "Quechua Tojuda Ameraucana" on this forum)

 

[gryeyes]

My EE rooster, Carl, is the dominant rooster of my flock and an EXCELLENT protector. Very alert, observant, and quick to call out warnings. He also settles disputes in the flock (if he's around to see 'em; they range freely) and keeps the subordinate roos in their places.

He's also very sweet with his ladies.

 

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

Mines great! But he is kinda a turd.. he likes to chase me

 

[Iheartchicks<3:)]

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You look like the main character in country strong!! I think

(compliment)

 

[jmc]

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I assure you there is no correlation between egg color and ability to protect. I'd recommend looking into the history and origin of the "EE" to see just what they really are.
(hint: search "Quechua Tojuda Ameraucana" on this forum)

no don't worry. i am not linking egg shell color and 'protector' characteristics at all, even though my wording may possibly be construed as such.

 

[pinkyglory123]

My EE rooster is a refreshing change from my past two roosters who were aggressive and flighty. "Clinton" is quiet, stays out of our way, has NEVER EVER crowed and routinely gets his butt kicked by the hens. Although he has just sired two chicks!He is also pigeon toed and has a limp-a vestige from a dog attack.
I cannot say he is a "protector" but he does appear to keep a watch on his girls. I call him a gentle leader.