Rooster questions

[MysteryChicken]

Mine did exceptionally well. Fought 3 astray dogs at a time. No joke. And he lived with no injures at all.

I just see the feathered feet a slight obstacle.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I just see the feathered feet a slight obstacle.

How?

 

[MysteryChicken]

How?

Reduced aim, & excess drag.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Reduced aim, & excess drag.

Well then French Copper Marans. I never had that issue as mine had scary leg mites. And Don’t the have feathered legs?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Well then French Copper Marans. I never had that issue as mine had scary leg mites. And Don’t the have feathered legs?

American, or English Marans maybe a good choice since they have clean legs.

Scaly leg mites are not fun for any bird. They can prevent new feathers from growing on the legs.

 

[Flockincrazy]

I love my roosters I have 8 in my main coop they are all bantams and are sweet as pie. it all depends on the breed you get my black astrolorps and Rhode island reds were a little sassy but it all depends

 

[Anime2lover]

I am new to the site and everyone has been very friendly here and that's refreshing!

I have a question about roosters and can you have a different breed rooster in your flock? I don't want to raise chicken yet and I just want them for the eggs and pets for now. I just don't know if it affects the eggs or hens. The reason I am asking this question is I have been reading that some roosters are better flock protectors.

Yes you can if you just want him for having future chicks. If you want to breed certain breeds though you will need a rooster of that breed and hens of that breed. It all depends on what you want. In my opinion you should look for a friendly roo if you get one. Roosters are protectors. Some would even give their lives for their hens. They are lookouts, watching for land and aerial predators. Hens see them as a protector and kind of a leader. He helps to keep the hens in check, helps keep them safe, helps keep them together, helps show them nesting areas, and are great fathers.

At least they can be all that if you find a rooster with the right temperment.