Hillfinder61
In the Brooder
- Apr 11, 2022
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Hello all! I recently left my farm in rural Missouri, and now find myself living in town with the restrictions that come with it. I currently am allowed 11 fowl but no roosters cause... the noise. But always putting the cart before the horse, I've invested (and that's the word) in 11 Liege fighter hatching eggs, currently in my incubator. The eggs are from 2 different sources with multiple bloodlines. Why Liege fighters? A new Belgian import, its considered an endangered breed-and since brought to the US, it is put to a different use than fighting. Billed as "Hawk Killers" they are HUGE-roos can be 32''+ and 12lbs+, friendly with their handlers and other animals that they are raised with. They are in demand as flock protectors, I am told, and like training a new sheep dog puppy to the herd, other breeders say that if a rooster is raised with the other chickens, he will assume protections over the territory-killing/fighting off hawks, and I'm assuming other predators. I questioned whether he will go after banty roosters, and was told that I would be pleasantly surprised. I wish to test this theory raising my own with a couple other breeds, including (hopefully), an Orpington bantam rooster. THE CATCH: I will have to talk my local vet into de-crowing the roosters I keep to stay within city ordinances. If not, I am stuck with a few hens. Lets see how they socialize with the group. Thanks all!
good luck with the project hope it all works out
