I need to get a rooster. I have 2 acres with pigs, goats and ducks. The pigs and goats keep bad animals away mostly, but I want another layer of protection for my free rangers, who spend most of their time in the sight line of my house, but I have little kids, and can't always be watching. I am looking for the best recommendations for these requirements:
Will protect the girls if needed, but need an alarm sounder mostly.
Not an obnoxious crower. Yes, let me know there's a situation, please don't offend the neighbors too much.
People friendly, or at least not aggressive. I don't need a lap chicken, but I DO need to be able to work around the girls. Be wary if you want, but I will eat attackers.
Lastly, what breed it is doesn't matter as much, but would prefer a darker colored chicken.
Will protect the girls if needed, but need an alarm sounder mostly.
Not an obnoxious crower. Yes, let me know there's a situation, please don't offend the neighbors too much.
People friendly, or at least not aggressive. I don't need a lap chicken, but I DO need to be able to work around the girls. Be wary if you want, but I will eat attackers.
Lastly, what breed it is doesn't matter as much, but would prefer a darker colored chicken.