Aug 30, 2011 #1 wac In the Brooder 8 Years May 3, 2011 43 1 32 Indiana Other than fertile eggs is there a reason to keep a roo
Aug 30, 2011 #2 ryan820 Songster 10 Years Dec 30, 2010 374 6 159 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 Jul 17, 2009 10,878 60 291 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 Crossing the Road 14 Years Sep 19, 2009 27,548 22,222 966 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 Apr 30, 2011 1,862 12 143 Beautiful Big Bear Mountains Because you cant find a home for them. like me.
Aug 30, 2011 #6 10 point country boy 8 Years Feb 19, 2011 1,838 7 141 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 May 28, 2011 3,518 117 201 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 Crossing the Road 14 Years Sep 19, 2009 27,548 22,222 966 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 Songster 12 Years May 29, 2011 2,204 8 249 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 Feb 19, 2011 1,838 7 141 LaFayette, NY deleted Last edited: Aug 30, 2011