So, I don't want to get caught by surprise when it comes to predators, so I've been reading this forum a lot lately. The only predators I really have to worry about it my area are hawks. There is one in particular (at least I think it's the same one) that frequently spends time in the vicinity of my yard.
One of the things I've learned here is that roosters will often play "lookout" for the hens in their flocks while free ranging. I purchased an assortment of 30 bantams from Ideal about 4 weeks ago and it's getting close to time for me to figure out which one or two roos I will keep. Keeping the hawks in mind, would it be unwise for me to keep a polish roo or another breed with a big hairdo since I wouldn't think they could see as well? Or am I waaay overthinking this like everything else and I should just keep the roos I like best?
One of the things I've learned here is that roosters will often play "lookout" for the hens in their flocks while free ranging. I purchased an assortment of 30 bantams from Ideal about 4 weeks ago and it's getting close to time for me to figure out which one or two roos I will keep. Keeping the hawks in mind, would it be unwise for me to keep a polish roo or another breed with a big hairdo since I wouldn't think they could see as well? Or am I waaay overthinking this like everything else and I should just keep the roos I like best?