To roo or not to roo, THAT is the question

[Kristy7458]

Thanks everyone, I've made up my mind to definitely ROO! Thanks for all the great info!

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

YEAH, for a roo or two. I have **looks around** shhh 5.

Course I live in the wilds and have no regs. regarding them. (chickens)

 

[gritsar]

Here is the link to pics of fertile eggs vs. non-fertile eggs. You kinda have to look close to see the difference:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16008

I eat fertile eggs every day and sell them too. Some of my egg customers prefer fertile eggs (it's an old wives tale, they are not better for you, but every bit as good as a non-fertile).

Roosters are good for three things: they protect the hens, they procreate, and they provide for the hens. My rooster also breaks up fights between the hens when they are feeling cranky. He also fancies himself a watch dog. Crows whenever someone drives up.