Picking a protective roo....

[doubleatraining]

I am going to be picking up 8-12 rooster of various ages to send to rooster camp. I have been letting my 5 laying hens out of the tractor in the yard when I am home. They stay pretty close to the coop when I'm in the house but get pretty brave when me and the dog are outside. The 2 biggest predators I have to worry about are stray dogs and hawks.

I know it sounds mean but I would like to find a rooster that if there was an attack would end up being the "sacrifice". Out of all the roosters I'm picking up....how do I "test" them to see who would be a good candidate?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Out of all the roosters I'm picking up....how do I "test" them to see who would be a good candidate?

It's impossible to tell until an actual attack happens, and even then a rooster is not "protection".

It's just another meal for the predator​

 

[SarniaTricia]

What about:
Giving each rooster a couple of days with your girls.
Then Flying a kite in the yard to cast a shaddow.
See what the Roo does and record.

The ones that run for the hills, cull
The ones that protect and herd the girls to safty, get round 2 tests.

Just a thought.
Tricia

 

[7L Farm]

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You might be on to something!! Its definately a win situation I haven't flown a kite for a long time. Good answer!!

 

[doubleatraining]

What a great idea! I will see what I get, I'm hopefully going tomorrow.


Now to just remember how to fly a kite.....