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Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Gazinga, Aug 12, 2008.

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  1. Aug 12, 2008 #1
    Gazinga

    Gazinga Chook Norris

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    ok, so i ordered 10 orpington buff hens and got 9 and one roo. normal, i know. And since they are for eggs and i dont want to disturb any neighbors, i know the roo has to go. (if it crows it goes) however, i have grown attached to the little guy. He is truly a great rooster. I wil be sad to return him to the hatchery for the credit. I wil miss him.

    just sharing my feelings

    everyones thoughts?
     
  2. Aug 12, 2008 #2
    IloveTravis

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    Aw, I know. Aren't they just the sweetest? [​IMG]
    Sorry you got attatched. If you really can't keep him, sometimes it feels good just to give him to a good home that will really care for him.
    Good luck with your little roo! I know just how you feel. [​IMG]
     
  3. Aug 12, 2008 #3
    DTchickens

    DTchickens Crowing

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    give him to a home that would care for him (maybe one you could visit?), move. find a way to muffle his crows. OR, maybe check with your neighbors. ask them if a rooster crowing would bother them. if a no. there ya go. no worries. If its illegal. Get a bunch of friends family and other chicken lovers together and get it legalized :}
     
  4. Aug 12, 2008 #4
    Gazinga

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    [​IMG]

    this is the little guy, and one of the girls
     
  5. Aug 13, 2008 #5
    Linda in San Diego

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    Have you talked to the neighbors? Maybe they could love and let live? [​IMG]
     
  6. Aug 13, 2008 #6
    Gazinga

    Gazinga Chook Norris

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    yeah, i talked to the neighbors. they will NOT tolerate a rooster. The neighbors on the other side dont mind but the ones who do care are quite a nasty couple! i offered free eggs and everything. They are some of thos eternaly unhapy people and take it out on everyone else.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2008 #7
    2boxers

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    Maybe it's just me, but my neighbors don't pay my taxes, my mortgage, my bills, so they don't get to tell me whether I have a rooster or not. They don't consult me about their choices. I am lucky that my closest neighbors on one side love the sound of my roo, and my neighbors on the other side are cows.

    I applaud your considerate nature, but if it was me, I'd keep the boy.
     
  8. Aug 13, 2008 #8
    rooster-red

    rooster-red Here comes the Rooster

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    Is it legal to keep a roo where you live?
     
  9. Aug 13, 2008 #9
    newchickenfamily

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    [​IMG] He sure does look like a sweet boy. I feel your pain! I CAN NOT have a roo, in fact, chickens are not legal where I live, but we are under the radar. I would HATE to fall in love and know that I couldn't keep him! Best of luck!
     
  10. Aug 13, 2008 #10
    swampducks

    swampducks Overrun With Guineas

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    Once you start giving away your eggs. If your nasty neighbors ask why they don't get any just tell them without a rooster they don't lay as much.

    I'm sure they'll believe you.
     
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