There's been quite some discussion here on occasion on how a rooster changes the dynamics of your flock. I have all girls & a close relationship with my flock. A rooster would come between me & his girls. That's his job of course but I'm not breeding & have few predators so have no real need for one.
Omgoodness! Ill have to look!
That is the way I feel too! We do live in the country, so predators are always possible, but I'm just really not sure about a Roo!There's been quite some discussion here on occasion on how a rooster changes the dynamics of your flock. I have all girls & a close relationship with my flock. A rooster would come between me & his girls. That's his job of course but I'm not breeding & have few predators so have no real need for one.
I'm sure you're right, Bob. I love how their heads all come up when the wild birds call, checking it out. I'm sure they understand. There is always a period with any new girls where they are super alert until they learn what the normal bird calls are around here ~ & which are alarms. They all respond to alarm calls, though some are more likely to assess the risk before bolting & some just bolt ~ like the Campines.
@LozzyR : feel free. I'm not precious.You are more than welcome to post here.
AUSSIE PEEPS!
On the off chance anyone sees or hears anything:
A breeder near Stratford [Vic] had 21 Vorwerk hens & 2 roosters stolen last week. That's 2 years work on a breed that's quite rare out here.
And they're not laying just now either.
She's understandably quite upset.
And keep an eye on your girls!
That sounds like an idea.
