Aug 30, 2011 #1 wac In the Brooder 8 Years Joined May 3, 2011 Messages 43 Reaction score 1 Points 32 Location Indiana Other than fertile eggs is there a reason to keep a roo
Aug 30, 2011 #2 ryan820 Songster 10 Years Joined Dec 30, 2010 Messages 374 Reaction score 6 Points 159 Location Colorado First line of defense for the flock, and, keeps the hens in line....flock managers!
Aug 30, 2011 #3 LarryPQ Easter Hatch!! 10 Years Joined Jul 17, 2009 Messages 10,878 Reaction score 67 Points 291 CAUSE THEY ROCK! They also protect the flock, can be sweethearts, have built-in alarm clocks, and are always good conversation starters.
CAUSE THEY ROCK! They also protect the flock, can be sweethearts, have built-in alarm clocks, and are always good conversation starters.
Aug 30, 2011 #4 centrarchid Enabler 16 Years Friend Joined Sep 19, 2009 Messages 27,660 Reaction score 22,646 Points 1,006 Location Holts Summit, Missouri My thread gives some reasons why. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=451333
Aug 30, 2011 #5 hcppam Songster 8 Years Joined Apr 30, 2011 Messages 1,862 Reaction score 13 Points 143 Location Beautiful Big Bear Mountains Because you cant find a home for them. like me.
Aug 30, 2011 #6 10 point country boy 8 Years Joined Feb 19, 2011 Messages 1,838 Reaction score 8 Points 141 Location LaFayette, NY Quote: flock manager or flock sherif pretty much explains the importance of a rooster. they keep the order and the peace in a flock.
Quote: flock manager or flock sherif pretty much explains the importance of a rooster. they keep the order and the peace in a flock.
Aug 30, 2011 #7 nurse_turtle Songster 8 Years Joined May 28, 2011 Messages 3,518 Reaction score 121 Points 201 Location Foothills of NC Quote: Keep 'em cuz they're gorgeous! And without a good morning "crow", you haven't had the full chicken experience.
Quote: Keep 'em cuz they're gorgeous! And without a good morning "crow", you haven't had the full chicken experience.
Aug 30, 2011 #8 centrarchid Enabler 16 Years Friend Joined Sep 19, 2009 Messages 27,660 Reaction score 22,646 Points 1,006 Location Holts Summit, Missouri Quote: flock manager or flock sherif pretty much explains the importance of a rooster. they keep the order and the peace in a flock. a lot more complex than that
Quote: flock manager or flock sherif pretty much explains the importance of a rooster. they keep the order and the peace in a flock. a lot more complex than that
Aug 30, 2011 #9 M.sue Crowing 14 Years Joined May 29, 2011 Messages 2,204 Reaction score 8 Points 289 Location Michigan That's a silly question ...for the Cock-a-doodle-doos of course....why else!!
Aug 30, 2011 #10 10 point country boy 8 Years Joined Feb 19, 2011 Messages 1,838 Reaction score 8 Points 141 Location LaFayette, NY deleted Last edited: Aug 30, 2011