Thinking of Getting a Few Andulasians: Are the roos protective?

[Minnowey]

I am trying to downsize on my yearly chick order, and I'm not sure whether or not I should scratch Blue Andalusian off my list. Where I live, predators during the day are a big thing and I want to know whether the Andalusian roos are generally kind+protective of the hens/overly aggressive towards other roos. Thanks in advance:
Minnowey

 

[PeepersMama]

In my experience, the more docile breed roos are the best. We had a Buff orp roo, and he was gentle with the ladies, took wonderful care of them, and when a border collie was after one of our RIR's, he was chasing it. He also charged our great pyr - through a fence, but still! And quite a few other people I've talked to with orp roos say the same; calm, gentle, and very protective. I bet something like a brahma would be a good choice, as well.

If you go look at the reviews for buckeye chickens on here, there's a story of one roo who lured a couple dogs away from his hens. If all buckeyes were like that roo, I would have one.

The most protective breed I've ever seen in person was a game cock. I was picking up a silkie and he was like, "come at me, bro," so if you want the best protection get a game roo. The downside is that he was very rough with the hens.

I can see a blue andalusian being protective. From what I've seen, the more "flighty" breeds tend to be pretty rough with the hens, though, but I bet that, given the higher energy, he would be a great flock guardian.

Hope this helps!, And

 

[Minnowey]

Thank you. I do have and Orpingtons and some Brahmas, but right now I'm pretty happy with the head rooster, a Cuckoo Maran, who is faster than a coyote(literally). He is also very protective of hens and extremely observant. He notices things 40 or 50 feet away and alerts his hens to them. You pretty much answered my question.

 

[PeepersMama]

Okay, good. Glad I could help!