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Cochins and brahmas? Nooo sonny boy.... I thought my roo was a light brahma for some time. Then I noticed he had a single comb and wasn't as fat and as big as other brahma roos. Then I figured maybe he's a Delaware. Not that either, my roo has feathered legs as Delawares do not. Maybe he's a Columbian Cochin? I googled that and they look a bit small to be my boy. Plus they're feathers were big and made em' look bigger, my roo doesn't have poofy/humongous feathers.
How do you post pics? Not a link, like so you can actually see the pic on the page.
I think nhnanna was suggesting docile chickens FOR you...not suggesting what you might have. And as far as docile...they are indeed. Every chicken needs to be handled...repeatedly to build a trust. And if you want more of a pet...well all that handling will pay off.
If you are looking for docile breeds...these will work:
Brahmas
Cochins
Buff Orpingtons
NH Reds
Ameraucanas
Silkies
Langshans
Jersey Giants
Welsummers
Salmon Faverolles
Marans
I personally have roosters that are Marans, Welsummers, Jersey Giants, Salmon Faverolles, variety of Ameraucanas, and Silkies. I can hold each one of them and they treat me with respect when I'm in the pen with them! The Jersey Giant is a wonderful provider/protector for his girls. And even with his size, he is sweet and gentle. I would not recommend a bantam cochin if you have large fowl hens.
As far as your rooster being selfish with your girls...he may not have taken the role of "leader" yet. How long have you had him? Maybe give him some time...especially if you have a dominant hen(s). You might just have a backyard mix rooster that could be from docile breeds that wasn't handled prior to living with you. Or, he might be a mix of ill-tempered roosters. Post a pic...I bet people can give you a guess or two on what you have. Also, work with him a little more...he may become the best rooster you've ever had. And if that doesn't work out, he might become the best soup you've ever had. It won't hurt to work with him a bit. Did you figure out how to post pictures yet?
At the top of this page, on the blue bar is the word Uploads....between Recent Posts and GFM. Click on it. It will open a new mini page...click on "browse". From there open the file where your picture is. Click on the picture you are going to use, then click "submit". It will go into your "My Uploads" page. To get to it, click on the Uploads button...go to the bottom right of the page...in purple letters are the words "My Uploads". Click on that. Copy the img link of the picture you want to post. When posting a response, paste the img link. (Notice it starts with img.....and ends with img.) You can click on the Preview button and at the top of your post is what your post will look like. If you don't have it right, go down and fix it. Hit preview again until you have it right...then hit Submit. That way we can see this rooster of yours.
Cochins and brahmas? Nooo sonny boy.... I thought my roo was a light brahma for some time. Then I noticed he had a single comb and wasn't as fat and as big as other brahma roos. Then I figured maybe he's a Delaware. Not that either, my roo has feathered legs as Delawares do not. Maybe he's a Columbian Cochin? I googled that and they look a bit small to be my boy. Plus they're feathers were big and made em' look bigger, my roo doesn't have poofy/humongous feathers.
How do you post pics? Not a link, like so you can actually see the pic on the page.
I think nhnanna was suggesting docile chickens FOR you...not suggesting what you might have. And as far as docile...they are indeed. Every chicken needs to be handled...repeatedly to build a trust. And if you want more of a pet...well all that handling will pay off.
If you are looking for docile breeds...these will work:
Brahmas
Cochins
Buff Orpingtons
NH Reds
Ameraucanas
Silkies
Langshans
Jersey Giants
Welsummers
Salmon Faverolles
Marans
I personally have roosters that are Marans, Welsummers, Jersey Giants, Salmon Faverolles, variety of Ameraucanas, and Silkies. I can hold each one of them and they treat me with respect when I'm in the pen with them! The Jersey Giant is a wonderful provider/protector for his girls. And even with his size, he is sweet and gentle. I would not recommend a bantam cochin if you have large fowl hens.
As far as your rooster being selfish with your girls...he may not have taken the role of "leader" yet. How long have you had him? Maybe give him some time...especially if you have a dominant hen(s). You might just have a backyard mix rooster that could be from docile breeds that wasn't handled prior to living with you. Or, he might be a mix of ill-tempered roosters. Post a pic...I bet people can give you a guess or two on what you have. Also, work with him a little more...he may become the best rooster you've ever had. And if that doesn't work out, he might become the best soup you've ever had. It won't hurt to work with him a bit. Did you figure out how to post pictures yet?
At the top of this page, on the blue bar is the word Uploads....between Recent Posts and GFM. Click on it. It will open a new mini page...click on "browse". From there open the file where your picture is. Click on the picture you are going to use, then click "submit". It will go into your "My Uploads" page. To get to it, click on the Uploads button...go to the bottom right of the page...in purple letters are the words "My Uploads". Click on that. Copy the img link of the picture you want to post. When posting a response, paste the img link. (Notice it starts with img.....and ends with img.) You can click on the Preview button and at the top of your post is what your post will look like. If you don't have it right, go down and fix it. Hit preview again until you have it right...then hit Submit. That way we can see this rooster of yours.
