Rooster started humping my TV remote.😱

[RoostersAreAwesome]

@Hei 20 I just want you to know that, if you take him to the farm, as much as it sounds like it, it isn’t the perfect life. There are many challenges to keeping free ranging chickens, just as there are when keeping house chickens. Free rangers, though living a more “natural” life, also face the inevitable dangers that come with that. They are at risk of being killed by predators, exposed to the elements, catching disease (and avoiding treatment due to the large size of the flock, which can end up fatal), and even getting hurt or killed by other roosters. Though he’ll have chicken company and get 24/7 outdoor access, there is a price that he might have to pay for it.
This is assuming that the farm has a large free ranging flock. Even if the flock isn’t free ranging (which would avoid many of the dangers of predators, but he also wouldn’t get the benefit of being outdoors) and/or isn’t large, there are less risks. But, still, a house chicken is probably safer than chickens in a flock outdoors, all other arguments aside.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Well good luck.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Look, I'm all for keeping chickens outdoors. I keep mine outside for the most part.

But also two days ago I chased a hawk out of my pen. One of my leghorn chicks has a pretty nasty wing injury from it. And a few days before that my roostbar broke in the middle of the night and the chickens all piled into just one nestbox to try to sleep and one of the hens got smothered and died.

It's not all sunshine and roses. I won't judge you for whatever choice you make, but please remember that's a big chunk of why I don't think apartment life is so bad. Chickens in flocks have struggles too - just different ones.

 

[Hei 20]

@Hei 20, I am sorry because I know how upset you are. Despite what the others say, you are doing this to make him happy, not because you can't care for him. You have my support.

It Is breaking heart.

A poem of friendship By DaisyBuff to Hei 20
If Hei 20 needs a friend, on this rooster she can depend,
Friendly sweet and true, he's best friend to Hei 20 to!
Even since Hei Hei is a rooster,
When it comes to friendship he needs no booster
Always there someone to count on
In times of trouble someone to lean on,
A feathered friend till the end,
No matter what anyone says,
friendship is inseparable
The amount of love is immeasurable
Little Hei Hei is irreplaceable!

Best friends forever even a chicken, love will always thicken.

It took me a while to make this up but it's worth it. Just love your little feathered friend! ❤
I don't know if or when you are going to give Hei Hei away, but just remember there is nothing worse than a broken heart I'm glad you have a little feathered friend! My feathered friend is Daisy Buffy buttercup! Hope you enjoyed this poem!

Beautiful, thank you

 

[DaisyBuff]

Your welcome!

 

[Hei 20]

@Hei 20 I just want you to know that, if you take him to the farm, as much as it sounds like it, it isn’t the perfect life. There are many challenges to keeping free ranging chickens, just as there are when keeping house chickens. Free rangers, though living a more “natural” life, also face the inevitable dangers that come with that. They are at risk of being killed by predators, exposed to the elements, catching disease (and avoiding treatment due to the large size of the flock, which can end up fatal), and even getting hurt or killed by other roosters. Though he’ll have chicken company and get 24/7 outdoor access, there is a price that he might have to pay for it.
This is assuming that the farm has a large free ranging flock. Even if the flock isn’t free ranging (which would avoid many of the dangers of predators, but he also wouldn’t get the benefit of being outdoors) and/or isn’t large, there are less risks. But, still, a house chicken is probably safer than chickens in a flock outdoors, all other arguments aside.

Where I am looking into him going to, it is the house of a family member, where his egg came from. They have chickens in their backyard for many years. So it is not a farm or a rescue shelter. It is the home of his parents. This is why I think he will be ok, I am just concerned about him not knowing how to find his own place while in there since all he knows is apartment life. I will still be able to go see him since he will be still within the family. You guys are gonna make me change my mind.
I am so torn. 50/50 yes/no.

 

[chickenlover007]

When you love something or someone, it even an animal, and you want it to be happy in All areas. You have to do what it takes to make that happen. I can't be selfish and think of me only.

Have you considered that he might miss you? You guys seem to have an amazing relationship and from what I can see he loves you like his mom. It might be traumatic for him as well as you if you give him away.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Maybe you should just keep him. It seems like everything is going well enough.

 

[Hei 20]

Have you considered that he might miss you? You guys seem to have an amazing relationship and from what I can see he loves you like his mom. It might be traumatic for him as well as you if you give him away.

I have been thinking of all the possibilities, positives, negatives, etc. I am still thinking., like I said, I am torn.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

@Hei 20 I just want you to know that, if you take him to the farm, as much as it sounds like it, it isn’t the perfect life. There are many challenges to keeping free ranging chickens, just as there are when keeping house chickens. Free rangers, though living a more “natural” life, also face the inevitable dangers that come with that. They are at risk of being killed by predators, exposed to the elements, catching disease (and avoiding treatment due to the large size of the flock, which can end up fatal), and even getting hurt or killed by other roosters. Though he’ll have chicken company and get 24/7 outdoor access, there is a price that he might have to pay for it.
This is assuming that the farm has a large free ranging flock. Even if the flock isn’t free ranging (which would avoid many of the dangers of predators, but he also wouldn’t get the benefit of being outdoors) and/or isn’t large, there are less risks. But, still, a house chicken is probably safer than chickens in a flock outdoors, all other arguments aside.

Also the life he is living now is all he knows so he is comfortable.