What should I expect from an Andalusian Roo?

[Josiekat]

My neighbor is going to give me two young andalusians to add to my flock because she's moving away. One's a pullet, and the other is a cockerel. I love the soft grey plumage and would love to keep the cockerel as my roo. However, I have young children in the family and need a non-aggressive rooster. Are andalusians known to be aggressive? Also, are they dual-purpose or just egglayers?

Thanks!

P.S. I know this isn't a "what breed or gender is this?" question. But I could not find a good place to post this. Sorry!

 

[redrooster99]

I read that they are not docile but the roosters are used for fly tying.

 

[Josiekat]

Interesting. I guess I'll just get the rooster and if he isn't a good fit I'll try and find someone who wants him. Thanks for replying, redrooster99!

 

[redrooster99]

You're welcome the rooster look really cool if there the blue variety which is blue(laced).

 

[Josiekat]

Yeah, it is the blue variety. They have fabulous coloring.

 

[redrooster99]

Yeah have fun with them they are very rare and beautiful birds I used to have a splash hen she would not let me catch her

 

[Josiekat]

For anyone who's interested... Below are the cockerel and the pullet. You can tell which is which, I'm sure. They are beautiful, if I do say so myself. They are obviously not full-grown, but they already show potential.

 

[balbrt1]

Very nice looking chickens. Love their color

 

[rheo]

How is that roo working out with children? I had to kill mine after it attacked our 7 year old boy.

shame... he was a good looking bird.