Rooster in nesting box? why?

[oliviad51]

I'm starting to think that is the case, that he is being patient and giving her company. He is such a sweet rooster to me and his gals. He is also very protective so maybe he is trying to protect her?

 

[crperdue]

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You mean like when I had to do that stupid breathing when it was my wife who was actually having the baby?

 

[imanerd]

My roosters make a low, growl-like noise when they're "helping" with the nest.

The other day my big rooster (Big Sexy) got stuck in a cat carrier while scouting for a new maternity ward

 

[badwolf7914]

wow that is odd. our roosters are all normal, but I love to watch them crow back and forth with the neighbor's rooster... our three New Hampsure Red roosters crow effortlessly, but our yellow/gold rooster puts his whole body into his crowing.

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe he is working thru transgender issues. Just kidding-

 

[badwolf7914]

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I've read that roosters are very protective of their hens.

 

[badwolf7914]

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lol we were saying that about ours up until this past week when they finally started acting like roosters instead of hens. our yellow/gold one acted like one from the start, but now the others found their gender role quite well if you know what I mean

 

[CarolAnn]

Two days ago I saw my little cochin rooster in one of the nest boxes wiggling all around and wondered what the heck he was doing in there! After he got out the straw was arranged into a comfy little nest. This evening I noticed the nest below it was the same. I sneaked out about 30 min ago to try and catch one of them in that first fixed nest but none of the girls was in any of the six nest boxes. Yes, I am in this chicken thing hook, line and sinker. I have been since the day I went to the farm store to pick out each of my day old girls. Four weeks later when the neighbor dog got in and killed all but 4 of my 22 babies I cried my heart out and then my 2 granddaughters, daughter and I went back to town and picked out as close to the same #'s and breeds as we'd lost. Yah, I'm into this and loving it. When I get that first egg I'll do my happy dance and tell everyone come in contact with all about it. Poor souls who cross my path that day!! LOL

Caring for my little flock is not only enjoyable but theraputic. Makes sticking closer to home with the high fuel prices a lot easier too.

 

[kano]

Almost all of the roos, do that. It's a normal behaviour to encourage nesting . They always try to find dark places and call the hens with sweet sounds. And most of the hens follow him with a lot of interest.

 

[wildeflowers]

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Don't even start.