Looking for a rooster

[ChickenPerson999999]

I currently have four Easter egger hens, they were attacked by an Akita dog before Valentine’s Day. Today they got attacked by a hawk and this time one got hurt and was bleeding but not hurt too much but was missing feathers but because we started hitting the hawk she wasn’t dead. I live in New Jersey and I’m looking for a rooster like for example Easter egger, amerucauna, arucauna, or americana would be best, but any rooster will do that’s non aggressive towards people and will do good with other chickens. A rooster between 4-6 months would be best. My chickens are 5 months they all started laying at 4 month because we bonded to them and treat them not as a pet but as family. If you have a rooster and live nearby please either comment and add a picture of the rooster and location, or email [email protected] just send your location a picture of your rooster and a few things about it like for example does it have a name is it friendly. Thank you for reading this wish me luck getting rid of predators and if your looking to find a home for a rooster let me know please.

 

[ChickenPerson999999]

The hawk is still stalking them it 2 hawkS

 

[Wezdin]

I would lock them up if possible so the hawks cant get to them at all, depending on how bold your hawks are you could do something as simple as a coat scarecrow to deter them.

 

[IamRainey]

I don't know what rooster could hold his own against an Akita.

I think you need to keep your dog under control. And maybe keep the chickens in a run with a roof or some netting overhead.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I do agree that your chickens need to be secured, because no rooster can protect his whole flock from every single attack. But roosters are good protesters, and I am VERY sure you will find a rooster someone doesn’t need!

 

[ChickenPerson999999]

I don't know what rooster could hold his own against an Akita.

I think you need to keep your dog under control. And maybe keep the chickens in a run with a roof or some netting overhead.

I don't know what rooster could hold his own against an Akita.

I think you need to keep your dog under control. And maybe keep the chickens in a run with a roof or some netting overhead.

the Akita’s not my dog

 

[ChickenPerson999999]

I do agree that your chickens need to be secured, because no rooster can protect his whole flock from every single attack. But roosters are good protesters, and I am VERY sure you will find a rooster someone doesn’t need!

Ok

 

[ChickenPerson999999]

I would lock them up if possible so the hawks cant get to them at all, depending on how bold your hawks are you could do something as simple as a coat scarecrow to deter them.

I’ll try that possibly

 

[NatJ]

For dealing with hawks, a roof is more useful than a rooster.
Trees or bushes for the chickens to go under can also help, although an entire roof is still better. The more places they can spend time under a cover, the less exposed they are to a hawk.

At his best, a rooster is still a chicken. He's not all that big and tough, compared to a hawk or a large dog.

A rooster might warn the hens to go run and hide--but they might run and hide even without a rooster. A rooster might run away too, or he might try to defend the hens and get himself killed (which means he's not there when the next predator comes along.)

A rooster can be fun to have (or a nuisance--depends on the rooster). But there are definite limits to how much he can protect hens, even if he wants to (and not all of them want to.)

 

[IamRainey]

the Akita’s not my dog

OH!!!!!! That was "by" not "my". Sorry!!!

Can you talk to the owner then?

I'm a big fan of taking the bull by the horns and making the chickens safe in a strong enclosure. I know that's the expensive option and not nearly as organic or fun as free ranging but I've got the double whammy of all the country issues -- coyotes, raccoons, skunks, hawks and even potential mountain lions -- plus the urban issues of nearby neighborhood pets. I went for Fort Knox.

I can sleep soundly even when I hear the coyotes howling and so can my chickens.