What breeds of roosters are these?

[Brittanysloan09]

Which of them respects your authority the most? You don’t want to worry about getting flogged by him every time your around. Maybe think about what you value the most in a rooster: a protector for your hens, a cuddly pet, etc. and judge who you keep based off that. Keep in mind the temperament of the cockbird you choose to keep may change once the other males are removed and he’s fully in charge.

We haven't had any issues with any of them flogging us. My 10 year old is usually the one ot feed and water them and we haven't had an issue there either. That was my concern, that's why I was wondering if one of the breed is "typically" considered a little nicer than the others.
The white one and the road-runner looking ones are typically the instigators it seems. I just wish I was able to be out there more to know exactly who is doing what. I have a 6 month old baby so with it being super cold where I am, I have a harder time sitting out and watching them. I'm going to try to for sure to help me decide. We mainly want them for eggs/protection.
Thanks for your response!

 

[Brittanysloan09]

Were you aware at least the red one is a gamecock of some sort? I can’t imagine anyone sold you eggs and didn’t tell you that.

No?
She just gave me some eggs from her stash. There was a mixture of all kinds from her chickens. I know she said she had quite a few bantams.
She just gave me some eggs to try..definitely didn't purchase any. She said she had some buff orphington and bantams and I honestly can't remember what else she said she had.

 

[Brittanysloan09]

Are you sure? I would have expected a gamecock to be causing issues before this, by fighting with the other cockerels.


I was thinking the red one might be some kind of Easter Egger cross.



Individuals matter a lot more than breeds.
So I don't think identifying breeds would help much in this case.

Since you don't know which is the best or favorite, think about whether any of them cause problems or irritate you. It could be important things, like one that attacks you. Or it could be trivial things, like one with an irritating crow, or with a color you just don't like.

If you want to hatch chicks later, think about whether you want chicks like this (for each rooster, consider how he acts and how he looks.)

And do consider whether you want a rooster at all. If you part with them all, then you won't have to pick between them.

I don't know what is best for you, so I'm just trying to list some things I would consider.

Thanks so much for your reply!
We like to have a rooster for added protection and we like to hatch eggs from time to time, but that's about it. I know my friend said she had a lot of bantam chickens and buffs when I got that round of eggs, but I don't know exactly what else. I am so new to identifying chickens that when she told me what they were, it didn't mean much to me. lol.

I did just hatch some silkie eggs and a day's worth of our own eggs from our current flock so maybe it would be nice to get rid of them all and just maybe keep a rooster from this batch if we get any (knowing my luck we got all roosters haha).
I have a 6 month old that demands all my attention so I know I don't spend enough time out there to monitor which one is causing the most trouble, but I definitely need to try to make it a point. I have a few people interested in them so thankfully, they will go fast I think.

 

[NatJ]

I have a 6 month old that demands all my attention so I know I don't spend enough time out there to monitor which one is causing the most trouble, but I definitely need to try to make it a point.

You're certainly busy right now!

Some people have cameras set up so they can watch their chickens remotely--I don't know if that's an option for you, but it might be a way to combine baby-care and chicken-watching.

My 10 year old is usually the one to feed and water them

Definitely ask him/her about preferences and observations.

The white one and the road-runner looking ones are typically the instigators it seems.

You could start by removing those ones, and then see how the others act--things can certainly change when a few are taken out.

I did just hatch some silkie eggs and a day's worth of our own eggs from our current flock so maybe it would be nice to get rid of them all and just maybe keep a rooster from this batch if we get any (knowing my luck we got all roosters haha).

That could be a good solution too.

 

[Ebony Rose]

Look to your hens for answers too; the one that they're comfortable 'hanging' with, is a huge vote in that cockerels favor.