Rooster attempted murder

[LaFleche]

Your little bantam William might even surprise you later on with his ability to watch out for the flock.
Bantams are often underestimated but they are valuable protectors and some people prefer them over standard sized roosters because they don't cause as much damage to the hens.

 

[Mrs. K]

Cockerels and roosters take a little experience IMO. You have years to have this hobby - and really a hen only flock is a good place to start. I think that flock mate cockerels have the worst chance of turning out well, They just get bigger and become the bully before any other birds.

A multi- generational flock seems to have a tendency to raise up better cockerels, but nothing is fool proof when it comes to cockerels. If you have kids in the house, it would be best to remove all of the roosters. They tend to attack children first.

Mrs K

 

[Searin]

Your little bantam William might even surprise you later on with his ability to watch out for the flock.
Bantams are often underestimated but they are valuable protectors and some people prefer them over standard sized roosters because they don't cause as much damage to the hens.

He seems like he's not all there. But I don't see a problem with giving him a chance. And I have seen other people posting about how their bantams are top hen or top rooster. Thank you for the suggestion.

 

[LaFleche]

Could you post a few pictures of William?

And mayve check him over for lice and mites.

 

[Searin]

Could you post a few pictures of William?

And mayve check him over for lice and mites.

I checked him over and didn't see anything except this scratch on the side of his face. But, he's always been kinda squinty eyed.

 

[Searin]

Cockerels and roosters take a little experience IMO. You have years to have this hobby - and really a hen only flock is a good place to start. I think that flock mate cockerels have the worst chance of turning out well, They just get bigger and become the bully before any other birds.

A multi- generational flock seems to have a tendency to raise up better cockerels, but nothing is fool proof when it comes to cockerels. If you have kids in the house, it would be best to remove all of the roosters. They tend to attack children first.

Mrs K

Luckily, we're an adult only household. And I think you're right from everything I've read about roosters. I'll probably keep the most docile one and let the girls raise their own rooster.

 

[LaFleche]

Thank you for the pictures, he is really cute!

With the other two cockerels gone your little William will probably have a nice development boost.