The Omega Rocks: The Last & Ultimate Barred Plymouth Rock Flock

[1muttsfan]

You want a tough one for a flock master when they free range

 

[speckledhen]

You want a tough one for a flock master when they free range

Duncan might fit the bill. I've never seen one change behavior back to normal after they start being jerks, at least not at his age, but I've know that many people just assume it's part of being a rooster. Naturally, I know it doesn't have to be, but if they don't mind dealing with it from time to time, Duncan might be just what they need. Mine are not 100% free range, but in a flock that does it from sunup to sundown, he could be the guy for them. He was really good when the entire group was going nuts over the deer family outside the pasture fence, faced the "threat" head on alongside The Bouncer.

With the girls now being led by only Nathaniel and Angus, I see that Angus is top dog and Nathaniel comes in second, much like my Gunnar does among the three bantam Cochin roosters I have left. Gunnar never wants to fight and is content just being one of them, seems to have no aspirations for a better position. I think the girls will be better off with just the two males anyway.
I've always wanted a rooster team. I always had it with my Delaware, Isaac, until he decided his sons were getting to be too much competition for the hens and he made sure they no longer were. I have had it with the bantam Cochins, but never with any large fowl rooster (other than Isaac on a limited basis.) I hope that Nathaniel and Angus will be my permanent guys and get along. I'd feel better if I had a spare and wouldn't have to immediately scramble to hatch eggs if my flock rooster died.