- Mar 12, 2011
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Yes, that describes most roosters we have had. I reasoned that it was because we only kept the well behaved ones, which overall were more docile. However, I have noticed one distinct advantage of a roo -- and other flock owners have agreed. They keep order in the flock. If you watch carefully, when 2 hens start bickering, he may casually saunter over and place himself in the path of the offender. Our big Blk Australorp only has to start walking in the direction of some troublemakers and they quickly decide to mind their own business. I've also noticed that when a roo leaves the flock, one of the hens will try to take his role. There is ALWAYS more bickering with no roo at the head.