What do you do with a roo (when you're not allowed to have one)?

jolenesdad · Aug 11, 2018

If you think you have roosters, take photos and post them here. You’ll need close up of the combs and pretty clear full body shots.

If it’s a put-your-whole situation in jeopardy, it’s better to be safe than sorry and start now even if you give away a hen.

I’ve never had a problem finding homes quickly on Craigslist, and you have desirable breeds. My chicks are always really well handled and the roosters are super docile at that point, and I always find someone within a couple days.

I typically say something like $20.00 or free to a good home. The way I see it... No one is gonna buy it for meat for 20 bucks. If someone takes the time to try and fool you that they’re a good home to get it for free and wants it for meat, they probably needed it.

jolenesdad · Aug 11, 2018

Oh and also I’ve always done the craigslist drops at the feed store.

llombardo · Aug 11, 2018

TheOvoOffice said:
Oh I definitely won't try to keep it if it's a roo - no matter how attached I may be (already!) doing so would put my whole flock at risk and it's just not worth it! I feel like the moment I hear a crow and figure out who it was, I literally need to take off of work and remove that chicken that same day.

Get a no crow collar until you can find a home for him or them. Can't even hear my guys, the girls are louder. You have to remember if there are no boys a dominant hen will crow.

TheOvoOffice · Aug 11, 2018

A hen will crow?! Oh wow, now I'm REALLY confused!! :barnie

jolenesdad · Aug 11, 2018

Not in the same way.... but some hens are loud. And the dominate hen will probably take the role of guardian/alerter of danger.

Ursuline Chick · Aug 11, 2018

I found a young lady about a 2 hour drive from my home that keeps a no kill farm and wants to be a vet. She is somehow making money for college this way. Good luck, hope you find something like this in your area.

Criticalicious · Aug 12, 2018

I'm about 2 hours drive west of DC area, give or take and I had instant success posting 2 roos on Craigs List. They were picked up within 48 hours of posting. Take good pictures to show them off. There's definitely interest in this area for quality roosters. I frequently see people looking for free poultry for farms.