silky rooster good protector??

[yomama]

I am debating on getting a rooster. My main reason for getting one will be more to "look out for the girls" as opposed to breeding ( I don't want to hatch out any babies.) Therefore, I want one that is easy going, won't drive the girls nuts, but still a good protector. ( I've also been told that they balance out the flock.) I know that silkies are gentle, but do they make good protectors? I also have been told to stick with bantams. I do want to stick with a smaller breed, since I have some bantam hens. I am going to look at some possible prospects this morning, just wanted some info to help me decide. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[paddock36]

I'm sure he would do the job the best he could for his girls. As far as smaller breeds my little Serama rooster that I used to have didn't know he was little. He even picked fights with the turkeys.

 

[gritsar]

A small roo can sound the predator warning(s) and there are more than one predator warnings they make; but I think a silky's vision would be obscured and make it difficult for him to see everything, all the time. I guess you could trim his head fluff or tie it up as some folks do. This is just MHO, since I don't have silkies. I have a monster roo that weighs 13 lbs.

 

[Southernbelle]

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Actually, I agree. They're good little roosters, but if you plan on free ranging your flock, I'd trim his topknot so as not to obstruct his vision.