How to choose a roo

[WilderSkye]

I ended up with four roosters. I only have seven hens, so three have to go. The problem is, one rooster who was supposed to be a hen, has become my favorite.

My choice: keep the little Alchemist Blue rooster or keep the French Copper Marans. The entire reason for the Fr Copper Marans was for their beauty...I'm vain here, don't hate me...my husband is gorgeous too and that has worked out for over 41 years.

So, Tony formerly known as Tina is a smaller Alchemist Blue, he is catching up. He was failure to thrive chick.

Joe Cocker is the Marans. He has a sweet laid back attitude.

It is completely not sensible to keep Tony as he is not as big and more predated prone. However, the three Alchemist Blue hens are smaller than the Marans, and I worry the Marans is too heavy for them. That is only downside to Joe. I had no idea when I ordered them there was that much of a size disparity. As pretty as Joe is and we love him Tony has stolen our hearts. And we do have homes for the three roosters we won't keep. It would be insanity to not let Tony go when we have a home for him.

So go for the heart choice or the smart choice? They are both beautiful.

 

[LaFleche]

So, Tony formerly known as Tina is a smaller Alchemist Blue, he is catching up. He was failure to thrive chick.

I would never choose a runt over a healthy and laid back male.

Joe Cocker is the Marans. He has a sweet laid back attitude.

This would be my choice between the two.


But you said there are four to choose from, so where are the other two?

 

[WilderSkye]

I would never choose a runt over a healthy and laid back male.

This would be my choice between the two.


But you said there are four to choose from, so where are the other two?

I agree 100% on going for Joe.

One is a real jerk. He will run across the coop and peck a hen or other roo hard on the head for no apparent reason. If I am feeding them greens by hand he will peck them hard. So Elvis out.



Then there is Liberace. He looks very similar to Joe. I had to choose one of them and Joe has sharper contrast on neck coloring. It was about the only thing I could go on, as they both have good attitudes. (Hats off to anyone who can take a good photo of a constantly moving bird)



Here is Joe with Elvis in foreground.