Selecting a Rooster

[floman13]

We just lost several of our chickens this month to predators one of which was our bantam rooster. We would like to keep a rooster in our flock to help watch over the girls but we also have young children. Any sugestions on a good breed of rooster who is least likely to terrorize the kids?

 

[LRH97]

Are you wanting a standard or a bantam? I've only had a few Silkie and Mille Fleur bantams and one roo (Mille Fleur) so I haven't had much experience with the different bantie breeds. However, I have had many standard roosters and my favorite has been and still is the Silver Gray Dorking. He was very friendly, yet protective and always alert. He didn't really like to be held, but he would always follow me around for snacks. Unfortunately, he died from the dreaded Mycoplasma a couple of months ago. It's a very interesting breed, dating back to Ancient Rome. Very attractive too.

 

[Kamiki]

Every silkie rooster I've ever had has been sweet and easily handled.

 

[VioletandBodie]

silkie for banty and my barraed rock was such a sweet boy he died protecting his baby birds, did enjoy holding as much when he was older but he was one of the best birds ive had

 

[floman13]

I think we want a standard. Our banty was a gold laced wayendotte. Was thinking about a cochin or salmon faveroles??