The Rooster Thread!

[Chickletmomma]

It depends on the amount of hens you have, but if you want to keep the roosters you could start a separate rooster flock. I started a thread in flock management about it called "Rooster Flocks!" if you want to learn more.

As of now I have six hens I'm waiting on a couple of people to take two of the three bantams roos no replacements for them yet. Still on the fence about the barred and buff I have my daughter convinced to trade them for hens but my son wants to keep the barred roo too! I would rather trade my sister for hens than have them fight over girls no matter how pretty he is.

 

[alexa009]

Yes, I agree. It is probably better to have the hens.

 

[Chickletmomma]

It depends on the amount of hens you have, but if you want to keep the roosters you could start a separate rooster flock. I started a thread in flock management about it called "Rooster Flocks!" if you want to learn more.

I have tried to find that thread and can't could you send me a link for it would love to check it out

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

I'm not really sure how to make links to threads... sorry

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Oops, the thread is actually in "Managing your flock" not flock management, lol!

 

[Courtney Y]

Hey y'all new person here hope y'all don't mind me jumping in. I just inherited a new rooster today that I have no idea what he is. I was told he was trying to fight other roosters through the fence. He's doing fine with two of my hens.

 

[chickiebean85]

I have a rooster named Elvis he is a black Australorp and can be a jerk but being my first rooster I am learning all his behaviors and the why's when he does attack to try to understand. There has to be a rhyme or rythym. Plus I love listening to the different noises and try to understand them all. Learning about the mating dance was quite comical and he does not like the color red, loud noises or fast movement. He does let me pet him and has got in my lap ( during treat time lol ) but have yet to try to pick him up.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Pretty!

 

[alexa009]

You all have beautiful roosters.

 

[meetthebubus]

I don't know if this is where to post this but has anyone kept multiple roos? As of now I have I think 5 about 8 week old roos. 3 are bantams 1 is a buff and the other is a barred. I am keeping one bantam for sure he belongs to my 12 year old son and he is a great chicken very calm and loving and seems to take good care of his girls so far. The other I am thinking about keeping is the barred I really think he will be a gorgeous bird and make a good protector. I don't want to keep them if they are going to fight each other or ravage my girls. Any input would be appreciated. I do have pics if needed

I am an endless buff orp supporter they are usually good roosters!
I have had a bad experience with a barred once and hear negative things on hostility with them but you can still get a good roo out of a barred I'm sure

I kept my hen turned roo she thinks she's a roo bc of her hormones and challenges my actual roo through the fence, so she interacts and sees the others but separated by a fence, you could do that...