No more rooster :(

[joolz1226]

Our beloved rooster was taken by a predator yesterday morning. He was great with the "girls" and was very gentle and friendly with us. The hens seem lost now. My question is--should we rehome them to a place that has a rooster? Or keep them? They are on the older side but still laying and we only have 3 now since the rest have died from old age.

 

[DobieLover]

Our beloved rooster was taken by a predator yesterday morning. He was great with the "girls" and was very gentle and friendly with us. The hens seem lost now. My question is--should we rehome them to a place that has a rooster? Or keep them? They are on the older side but still laying and we only have 3 now since the rest have died from old age.

Sorry to hear about your rooster.
If you no longer want to have chickens, you should be able to sell them if they are still laying. Or you could look for a free rooster that someone is giving away. They are always available. But I would make sure it is a rooster and not a cockerel and that he is friendly. Lots of people retire their older rooster when they want a new boy to take over the flock because fertility drops.
Good luck.

 

[aart]

The hens seem lost now.

They'll adjust....give them time.
Might want to keep them confined, as predator will likely come back.

 

[Mrs. K]

Good advice ^^^, I agree - give them time, and put them in lock down.