Should I keep a rooster

[Tristan l]

i have 3 roosgters and i was going to eat all of them but i was thhinking about keeping the alpha one for protection and stuff i just want your opion

 

[Toddrick]

i have 3 roosgters and i was going to eat all of them but i was thhinking about keeping the alpha one for protection and stuff i just want your opion

I love having one rooster to lead the flock and fertilize the eggs. It is a tough call which one to keep because you don't want him to be too aggressive or over mate your hens. If you full the alpha the next in line will take over in a heartbeat.

 

[Luke 13V34]

i have 3 roosgters and i was going to eat all of them but i was thhinking about keeping the alpha one for protection and stuff i just want your opion

It depends on how hungry you are

 

[applebutter14]

i would keep at least 1 of the roosters, they add so much to your flock ,too.

 

[Tristan l]

I love having one rooster to lead the flock and fertilize the eggs. It is a tough call which one to keep because you don't want him to be too aggressive or over mate your hens. If you full the alpha the next in line will take over in a heartbeat.

Can you eat fertilized eggs

 

[bobbi-j]

Yes you can eat fertilized eggs. Before making your decision about keeping one, here are a few things to think about: Roosters are more of an alarm system than actual protection. Yes, some will fight off a potential predator, but they usually lose and are just a speed bump before the predator gets your hens. If you don't have a rooster to sound the alarm, a dominant hen will sometimes take over that role. How many hens do you have? How much room do they have? Do you free range? Will you be upset to see bald-backed hens if they are getting an excess of attention from the rooster? Do you have neighbors that may be bothered by a rooster crowing? Are there small children living at your place, or who visit frequently? How experienced are you with chickens? Are you prepared to get rid of that rooster if he becomes human aggressive? You are the only one who knows how a rooster would work in your situation. A rooster may overmate your hens if there aren't enough for him to "spread the love around". But - you could also have a dozen or more hens for that rooster and he could pick a few favorites and still overmate them. Whether you have 3 hens or 13 hens, it can also make a difference if they're always penned and have nowhere to get away from him, or if they free range and have some space. If there are toddlers or preschool aged children living at your place, I would suggest you wait before getting a rooster. Small children tend to be loud and move quickly and erratically, and may cause your rooster to become protective of the hens. You really don't want a little kid to be flogged or spurred by a rooster. They can do some damage. If you are not experienced with chickens, you may want to wait awhile until you are used to the nuances of a flock - how chicken society functions. What do you plan to do if he gets aggressive toward you? Will you be able to deal with that? You really don't need a rooster unless you plan on replenishing your stock with chicks hatched and raised on your place. Ultimately, it's your decision. You are the only one who can make that decision.

 

[Tristan l]

Yes you can eat fertilized eggs. Before making your decision about keeping one, here are a few things to think about: Roosters are more of an alarm system than actual protection. Yes, some will fight off a potential predator, but they usually lose and are just a speed bump before the predator gets your hens. If you don't have a rooster to sound the alarm, a dominant hen will sometimes take over that role. How many hens do you have? How much room do they have? Do you free range? Will you be upset to see bald-backed hens if they are getting an excess of attention from the rooster? Do you have neighbors that may be bothered by a rooster crowing? Are there small children living at your place, or who visit frequently? How experienced are you with chickens? Are you prepared to get rid of that rooster if he becomes human aggressive? You are the only one who knows how a rooster would work in your situation. A rooster may overmate your hens if there aren't enough for him to "spread the love around". But - you could also have a dozen or more hens for that rooster and he could pick a few favorites and still overmate them. Whether you have 3 hens or 13 hens, it can also make a difference if they're always penned and have nowhere to get away from him, or if they free range and have some space. If there are toddlers or preschool aged children living at your place, I would suggest you wait before getting a rooster. Small children tend to be loud and move quickly and erratically, and may cause your rooster to become protective of the hens. You really don't want a little kid to be flogged or spurred by a rooster. They can do some damage.  If you are not experienced with chickens, you may want to wait awhile until you are used to the nuances of a flock - how chicken society functions. What do you plan to do if he gets aggressive toward you? Will you be able to deal with that? You really don't need a rooster unless you plan on replenishing your stock with chicks hatched and raised on your place. Ultimately, it's your decision. You are the only one who can make that decision.

Thank you iam new to owning chickens so I will probably give all of the rooster to my friends