Luv My Birds but the roo might have to go

[Coldspringchicken]

I have 10 birds that are producing 8-10 eggs a day and 1 Rooster that crows constantaly Neighbors are tolarating but are slowing Getting P*ssed off. Would it adversely affect my flock? If he took a dirt nap?

 

[jjthink]

Some of the girls may be very bonded with him, don't know. But if it turns out he has to leave, consider trying to find him a good home with folks who don't have neighbors nearby, especially if the only objectionable thing is the crowing.
JJ

 

[vixchix]

Having a rooster provides protection for your hens. If he's still pretty young, he may slow down on the crowing eventually. Give the poor guy a break! And if you just can't tolerate him, try to find him a home, please.

 

[Coldspringchicken]

I dont want to get rid of him I kinda like it. Its my neigbors that are the unhappy ones. And yes giving him away is not a bad idea. The problem is that not too many folks around here are in want of a rooster. Maybe make a stew?

 

[frogs n chickens]

Rehome him on craigslist. Don't ask any questions and they won't tell you any lies.

 

[Nikki28]

mmmm stew. We may have a rooster in our bunch if he doesn't work out and we cannot rehome him it's the pot for him.

 

[gway2008]

Mmmmmm, I love stew. OH! Or chicken and dumplings, I made that last night, lol..

 

[mtnhomechick]

I never found a good use for a roo. Tried it a couple times but they're noisy and hard on the girls. Obviously, I don't have an incubator!

 

[Coldspringchicken]

All kidding aside. Does anyone have a good receipe for rooster? And does anyone what chicken frickasee is ? I chave heard its good for old birds but cant find a way of making it. Craigs list is a scary place to get rid of birds there are some sick people out there.

 

[Uppity Peon]

There is a BYC forum for recipes.

I think the hens will do fine without the roo. If the neighbors or dropping hints it's probably time for him to go.