Official BYC Poll: Do You Keep a Rooster?

[TARDIS37379]

I keep more than one flock and each has at least one rooster.
The king of roosters here is my New Jersey Giant rooster named “Big Otis”.
The NJG flock of 40 has three roosters and the youngest is Otis’s son. While young, he still has a few hens who are following him around when they free range. Watching the rooster dynamic is entertaining

 

[ChunkyBirb]

I keep a mean ol’ rooster. I only keep him because I love baby chicks

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

I wish 'rooster flock' was an option with this poll. I'd love to know how many other people keep one.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

I wish 'rooster flock' was an option with this poll. I'd love to know how many other people keep one.

Actually remodeling my coop so I can have one!

 

[CrazyTownChick]

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4 delightfully handsome cockerels.

I would have more but I would probably be clapped in a jail cell and left to rot.

Pix please?

 

[The Happster]

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Pix please?

Of the jail cell or the cockerels?
Here is one of them. He's a Buff Orpington called Pumpkin, 3 years old. His son is the second photo.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I should add that in the ten or so years I've had chickens (this time), including roosters, only twice have I had to remove roosters due to behavioral issues. So if I had to guess, 2 out of maybe 6 or so roosters have been a problem. One was just brutal with the hens, scalping one. And one became human aggressive. Otherwise, out of a variety of breeds, most have been fine. One, a cockerel, gave his life for the hens, defending against a hawk. I wouldn't be without a rooster if I can help it. Or two, even better.

 

[Misfits Farm 92]

I got some pictures of my handsome turken rooster.

 

[CrazyTownChick]

Of the jail cell or the cockerels?
Here is one of them. He's a Buff Orpington called Pumpkin, 3 years old. His son is the second photo.

Right. Handsome fellows for sure! You have a right to Crow.

 

[Laura_BelgianBantams_63]

I would love a rooster Belgian bantam!