How to choose between two Roos?

[llombardo]

They are both 3.5 months. Ideally I would like to keep both but that may not be realistic. I have no clue what to look for to decide.

Rooster 1
-seemed to mature faster
-perfected crowing by 8 weeks
-has started going for the girls, but they want nothing to do with that yet.
-gets them in the coop at night
-won't go in himself until all chickens are in the coop and ducks are in their house
-good with kids
-not aggressive toward humans
-answers other roosters in the area
-crows when he hears me come home and in the evening if I am late with his before bed snack
-very inquisitive and checks everything out
-does not challenge rooster 2, but will walk away when challenged
-does a bawkbabawk that is very different

Rooster 2
-started crowing about a month after the other one
-does not yet attempt to go for the girls
-follows the lead of rooster 1
-challenges rooster 1 every now and then
-not human aggressive
-good with kids
-not as inquisitive

I think I know which one would be the better bet and I just want other opinions.

Any questions, feel free to ask.

 

[chickens really]

You answered your own question..Rooster #1 sounds great..

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Let them fight it out, the winner shall stay and spread his genes...... well, that's how they do it in nature, anyway.

 

[llombardo]

You answered your own question..Rooster #1 sounds great..

Is a good sign that he would walk away rather then fight? I know that in most situations it's always best to walk away but not sure if that is how it should be in the rooster world. I know they are supposed to defend the girls. My first thought was that he is confident enough to walk away and knows it's not worth it. Then I think we'll maybe that isn't good....maybe I should stop thinking. Lol

 

[chickens really]

Is a good sign that he would walk away rather then fight? I know that in most situations it's always best to walk away but not sure if that is how it should be in the rooster world. I know they are supposed to defend the girls. My first thought was that he is confident enough to walk away and knows it's not worth it. Then I think we'll maybe that isn't good....maybe I should stop thinking. Lol

My Rooster Lester is a Huge boy and has raised Chicks alongside his Hens. He never allows Cockerels to fight and never gets aggressive either. He runs a tight ship and my Hens if bickering get in trouble too. I have an extremely Docile Flock...

 

[chickens really]

I sell all Cockerels though too..

 

[chickens really]

My Rooster and Hens...

 

[llombardo]

My Rooster Lester is a Huge boy and has raised Chicks alongside his Hens. He never allows Cockerels to fight and never gets aggressive either. He runs a tight ship and my Hens if bickering get in trouble too. I have an extremely Docile Flock...

This is my goal. How many roosters and hens do you have?

 

[chickens really]

This is my goal. How many roosters and hens do you have?

One Rooster and 7 Hens...

 

[llombardo]

One Rooster and 7 Hens...

I have 2 roosters and 6 hens. I'm pretty sure this can go south. I hate to give one up before I see a problem. Can't stand being in this position. It would be so much easier if one was an ass.