Why I will ALWAYS Have Roosters in My Flock

[@donnastormer9652]

I’ll give you a 4th reason if you have young sons! Years ago when I was homeschooling I had four sons and somebody gave us a young hand raised barred rock rooster and we named him Granite. He was kind and gentle and he always thought about his hens before he thought about himself. I would throw out scraps and he would call all the hens over showing them where the food was by pecking at it a few times and then he would stand back while they ate and he would just watch the sky and the surroundings to make sure that they were safe while they ate. I always used that rooster as an example to my sons and said see boys you can take care of your wives like that too, you always think about them first before you think about yourself and you’ll have a good marriage! My boys are now in their 30s and they actually remind me of those conversations and said how it meant so much to them in their married life to remember that rooster named Granite! 3 are happily married and the 4 th is getting married this March. (2022)

[@savvylou9526]

What a sweet reason🙂

[@dianeNoneYa1157]

Love this!

[@darthvader5532]

Not sure if your still active but congrats to your son getting married this month.

[@donnastormer9652]

@@darthvader5532 thankyou

[@brendadoherty3060]

That was so beautiful. Your sons are lucky to have you.

[@stephlw5393]

My rooster was amazing! We had him for 18 months before a fox broke into the garden and he sacrificed himself for his hens. Will forever be thankful for him.

[@daniellafrederici8030]

That is rough. I am sorry.

[@Nelson0]

Dang man that’s sad. I love my pets so a pet getting killed is the worst.

[@margielavarias1490]

Amen God bless your rooster

[@agustingonzalez6182]

Rest in peace Hero

[@henningandersen9027]

@@Nelson0 Worse is that the ingredients of pet-food partly or even mostly come from factory-farms where the inmates suffer every minute of their entire lives.

[@JustMe-nv5xy]

When I toss out bread scraps etc., my rooster will run to them and call the hens to eat first. He's such a gentleman. 💙

[@fireofnewcreation98]

All roasters are same 😊

[@kathyhoffman5520]

Our rooster was raised as a hen until we discovered he wasn’t...LOL. So he was handled from the beginning. I’ve done several submission training sessions with him to make sure he knows I’m in charge. He doesn’t mean that he hasn’t tried to show me up. I ended up playing broom hockey with him twice because he got a little aggressive. For the most part he’s great to have around.

[@TheFranksantana]

@Big Daddy I agree, as a kid a rooster would always chase me at my grampa's farm, I hated that mother#@*er.

[@twinqt578]

Mine too!!!!!! I enjoy watching him care for his girls

[@Pipsqwak]

I love the little call the rooster makes to bring his hens running to the food, and how he holds off eating any treats until all his hens have had their fill.

[@marylandsmann1175]

I love my rooster too for protection to my family. My rooster lets us know when cars pull in the driveway. Also alerted us at 2 in the morning when a man tried to break in our garage.

[@victork3397]

Joe Smith it’s not very nice to keep your mother in law locked in the garage though...

[@billsmith2041]

Such a noble Bird, warrants having many hens with which to reproduce.

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

What dose he do to alert

[@duckway4733]

Dogs and roosters do that the best imo.

[@cleannn4707]

Judy ZimShad they bark !!

[@santacruzingail]

My chick grew up to be a rooster. We enjoy how he protects the 5 hens. He chases the dog if he gets too close. I didn’t want a rooster but decided to keep him. Thanks for your video

[@christopherjohnson769]

My rooster will straight Bruce Lee my dog if she gets too close too the hens, and then she mopes around all sad like it hurts her feelings and she just cant understand why he would do such a thing.

[@luizmaranhao4824]

Ohhhh… that’s why my dog hates the rooster with a passion😂

[@jking0.o121]

I have a hen that ended up being a cock & it really was a blessing in disguise. Supposed to be sexed chicks I bought from TSC but obviously they made a tiny error when sexing them.

[@stacyw8269]

@@christopherjohnson769 LOL😂

[@stacyw8269]

My dog will actually protect the chicks!

[@jeanettecook1088]

The old timers, pioneers who settled southern Oregon in the 1800s, had a saying..."If your flock is discontented, and it's made of nothing but hens, all running around and being confused, just put a rooster in the middle, and there will be instant order." I found this is true.

[@KennuhWayne]

That's a super-long saying.

[@blancamiranda778]

🐓🐔🐣🐤🐥❣🌳🍁🍂

[@blancamiranda778]

@@KennuhWayne ☺📜🐓

[@lesschattermoresplatter5769]

That was apparently before all the Californians “flocked” to southern Oregon. Nowadays if you have a rooster all the neighbors complain about the noise… even out in the county.

[@jeanettecook1088]

Wow! It's changed! What part of Oregon are you in? I'm in rural New Hampshire.

[@aymaba1177]

About an hour ago a hawk went after Bumblefoot our smallest silkie rooster and I had two other roosters jump in and try and save him. Hawk flew off when I arrived but ive never been so proud of my roos!! Extra treats for everyone.

[@bonek350]

Is he named after the guitar player?

[@aymaba1177]

@@bonek350 no he was named that because his feet were all messed up 😂😂 we arent that clever

[@Buna2808]

@@aymaba1177 Did it get fixed? i know this is 1yr later

[@aymaba1177]

@@Buna2808 His feet or the hawk problem? No to both. He had messed up feet till a hawk carried him away. He was a bantam and so he never got big enough that the hawks left him alone. He had curled toes and as an adult bird its hard to correct without special boots and most of the time at his age it doesn't really work. He still got around and ran and it didn't cause him any issues so we never bothered with it.

[@officialspock]

I watched this through the end, and I don't even have a hen nor a rooster, nor a farm, nor a house, I live in the city renting, I dont know why Im here, oh quarantine

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

Me too, and I really want to get three chickens....

[@sandraadams7913]

Hahaha...we all have time to learn stuff now..

[@johnnyparsons4702]

It's great to learn, cause knowledge is power!

[@jeremiahsummers8054]

We lived in a subdivision where they allowed you to have a few birds but no roosters. We had 3 chickens for quite a while. We got a few roosters accidently (kids hatching eggs) raised them until they started crowing and then found a home/plate for them. Since we started with the three we decided to find a place (actually not to far down the road) where they allow chickens and livestock, along with roosters. Still a tad in the city, still in a subdivision but a bit more spread apart. We now have 13 chickens and 1 rooster and he keeps them well in check. It's doable even around the cities depending on where you live.

[@nanyummyify]

Same lol

[@samcresp5440]

When I was a young kid, my mum brought home a single baby chick. He grew up to be a rooster, but we were inseparable. He followed me everywhere, I taught him tricks and he knew his name. He used to chase off my small dog outdoors when we let him roam. Eventually, being a suburban backyard, he started to crow and we had to let him go. My mum always told me he went to a farm, but I don’t know how true that is. I’ve missed him ever since. Love ya Bobby the Rooster. Just about to get a flock and set up my own backyard poultry this week :)

[@oakleydavid7619]

They are a lot of work. But it's worth it I think. I find solitude and peace by spending time with my new flock.

[@iscout61kenney10]

a rooster can be priceless. they crow a beautiful and welcome song whenever it suits them and we love it. he loves his girlfriend, she him, and he is priceless. that’s “blackie”, he loves living in japan!

[@billyparis]

Had chickens growning up. I remember my dad always saying "nothing survives in the chicken yard". We fed them every type of kitchen scraps and plate scrapings including meat. All gone. I also remember our rooster. I honestly could say that I never saw him eat. I'd throw grass and food in the yard and all he would do is cackle to the hens to get what he discovered. Not once did I see him take a bite. I also remember him being quite submissive to the hens and if they got agressive towards him he just took it (they also refused to let him roost with them so he was under the nest boxes every night, even in the coldest New Hampshire winters). BUT, when it was time to be "amorous" the hens didn't have a say (when it was time, it was time whether they liked it or not). That was the line.

[@yezzyr.1499]

Lmaoo that's funny 😁

[@R1chAsshole]

It’s the same with women, I take care of you we do the bang bang

[@jessicastewart1853]

My rooster fought a coy wolf. A hen was being attacked. The coy wolf grabbed the rooster and ran off with it in its mouth. I ran after it and shot at it. The coy wolf dropped the rooster. The miracle was the rooster survived and came running towards me. He was dancing for his hens less than an hour after the incident. He was soar for a week or so but is doing fine minus the feathers off his back side.

[@FlintSparkedStudios]

Amazing.

[@flowerchild777]

Glad he survived 👍

[@mikaelataylor1380]

D.C.

[@silviacampbell1838]

That is pretty awesome story!

[@aleemuddin6536]

Great

[@jamesblack3429]

I've always loved hearing them in the morning. Watching the sun come up and hearing them is a pretty good start to the day.

[@hillert1967]

ME TOO! LOVE HEARING THEM CROW! SOME OF THEM CROW FUNNY ..... BUT I STILL LOVE IT!

[@fr8carmark]

What kind of idiot puts a thumbs down on a video that may not be the best but try's hard to help people. Thank you for the information you did provide

[@frca6708]

Senior.

[@bobjob2514]

PETA drones, that’s who.

[@lowtdave]

Thats a good question. 600 people. Amazing. I would love to talk to one of them to see how their mind works. What makes them think, that was horrible?

[@suzannebertussi3370]

Some people are bullies

[@samrussell2068]

Only haters. They only here to be a thorn in the side of decent Humans.

[@mtnmanrab]

Our older hens that had stopped laying started laying again within days of getting a rooster.

[@valhallaproject9560]

You nailed the reasons for having roosters. We've had chickens for several years and can't imagine living here without them. The crowing is part of the ambiance and we'd miss hearing them if they weren't here. Our guys are very protective - we have heritage breed, Dominique - and a rooster will wait outside the unit in the evening until the last hen straggles in. Quite amazing. Wonderful birds. Excellent video; very educational.

[@rocky7232]

When I was traveling through Costa Rica, saw a lot of locals, with huge roosters. Kept them as pets. Smart as a dog. These roosters were huge....

[@rebeccaharden2196]

Rocky the Jamaican people who lived in Gutanamo, Cuba on base with us had wild chickens that they would feed and raise. Loved it! They ate all the bugs.

[@santyclause8034]

@@rebeccaharden2196 They spread leaf litter better than any rake, I cannot begin to tell what a difference its patina makes to the 'natural' look of a garden.

[@WalkScripture]

I’ve worked some animal rescues in my life and ran into a couple 3 ft tall Roosters. Monster birds!

[@joshcummings9750]

MY ROOSTER FOUGHT OF RACCOONS HES A BADASS HE SAVED HIS HENS ALSO

[@farrelleoff3926]

Chickens are one of the dumbest animals on the planet.

[@Freedom-em3zb]

My mom had 2 hens and 1 rooster. All Rhode Island Reds. She lives in a typical suburban neighborhood. One day a fox jumped our privacy fence and proceeds to take "Joe" the rooster out. The girls Henny Penny and Chicken Little squawked loud enough to get my attention just in time to save Joe from the last bite of ripping his tail feathers out. One more bite, and he would have been a goner. Made me proud that Joe stood up for his girls. Flocks need roosters.

[@curtrn]

Now that's a real man !

[@starmauilimo]

Yes the real man had 2 wife’s

[@rickyrobertson8064]

I witnessed my Rhode Island Red ASSAULTING a German Shepherd that slid under the fence with FULL CONFIDENCE and jumped over to ESCAPE with his furry carcass intact!

[@thamir21]

@wiseandgreen I think he's saying the rooster took the fox on in a fight

[@Chiz1992]

@wiseandgreen how did the girls stand up for Joe? Hes the one that is fighting, not them. Idiot

[@cedarridgeorganics8141]

That was some pretty informative information. We currently have 11 laying hens, Rhode Island’s and Sussex and to be honest they have been laying all winter thus far ! I’ve been contemplating a rooster for protection of the flock and you have helped me make the decision much easier ! Most importantly thank you for the Scripture that is truly one of my favourite verses !!

[@weimlove64]

Our rooster fought off a fox and survived. The day before, the fox killed one of our hens. The next day he was ready and did a great job, with a loss of feathers and some blood, but survived and healed well. Love that rooster.

[@jerkyturkey007]

My flock has several roosters, one day while I was pounding fence posts for the chicken run, I decided to see if I could crow like a rooster. It must have been a feeble attempt on my part, because every one of the hens and the roosters ran for their lives under the coop. It was hilarious.

[@morninglight7544]

Love the story, thanks, I got a big laugh.!

[@williamfloyd4669]

😂😂😂😂

[@angelaberni8873]

No,you were successful. They ran for cover. You obviously warned them of a hawk.👏👏

[@Mike-zy8in]

Utube are you a good person by living waters my friend

[@tanyagarcia3721]

I wish I could have seen that

[@davidlatham845]

Chickens bring some peace and sanity to this crazy world, I enjoy them totally.

[@homesteadingtennesseeriver569]

You know its Been a while sense I had a flock. Two divorces kelp me humpin or struggling. I just retired not exactly how I wanted it but I just purchased 4 acres and house. No mortgages. It's small house buts it's to my liking . Just got move in very next day I started my chicken coop pen. I'm kinda in hurry to get set up. At 62 you wanta be done with the hard part . I got fish and chicken's on the brain. It's to hot for me to fish at the present. Really it's to hot to be working out doors for me that's is I've spoiled myself the last two years not working a regular job. But I got this new homestead. I probably want get to deep in garden few tomatoes plants next year maybe some bell peppers if I can grow it out of bucket I'm good. My old knee's or wore out I still get around pretty good yes it pains me some. But I enjoy getting cup of coffee going out to chicken pen kick back watch the squirrels and the birds not to mention the chickens I haven't had any for sometime I'm not waisting time getting set up. I'm getting into it just for pure enjoyment. I went over to flea market guy's has some bb reds year old . I like bantams breeds I really like them all but thoes little bb rooster's hard to beat for good morning show cock of the walk you might say. I got the three in dog crate In the basement . Coop under construction hopefully I will be done with it by end of the weekend. Got my outdoor table and chairs set up for my morning routine. Yes the whole point takes away past troubles. But I tell you the move and all the labor I'm gonna threw is definitely exhausting. I'm in the country near the Tennessee river 3o miles round trip to town . Doing the electricity turn on mail change water changing banks got get tags change. Keep yard mowed hunting inexpensive furniture. Single old fart not planning on entertaining. Basic necessities. One of my needs is thoes chickens simply because they relax me . That little bb rooster is in the basement he definitely let it be known he's in the neighborhood. Being in the country ain't country if you cant hear a rooster crow.

[@tobythetiger8034]

Ikr🐓💕

[@jerialexis5647]

Absolutely they are a good focus in these times. Such individual personalities!

[@johndough7160]

I talk to them when I go over to my buddies house. They are so cute. It’s hard to believe I love eating them. I try not to think about it when I’m talking to them. 🥴

[@cyflym11]

I love my chooks but they are the ones who are crazy, that's why they are such fun!

[@Zero-uw7kb]

i like how the roosters keep the hens in line from picking on each other.

[@heathbarker3004]

Roosters are fearless. The will sacrifice themselves to save their harem.

[@brentcarrington2291]

Sadly that's about all they can do is take the hit from a predator. They seem like fighters with other roosters but don't stand a chance against raccoons, foxes, hawks even a cat. Plus this fellow should put fencing over the top of fenced in area. Don't know why his chickens don't fly over that short fence.

[@heathbarker3004]

Very true. I was thinking the same thing.

[@beachaddict7653]

Stfu

[@fvtaxslave8283]

My chickens fly over my fence all the time even though I put another 2 1/2 ‘ of extra fencing on top of my existing pen. Then their fox bait.

[@randallcrawford4141]

@Nunya Bidness hi, i read your comment about flying and I've found it depends on the breed, for most part larger breed do not fly as much but the bantam types seem to be fairly good flyers and we have some that fly into the rafters of our barn to roost. About 12' up. Ducks and other lage species tend not to fly much either except some of the wildish like Guinea or Turkey or mallard ducks and geese. Have a nice day! And enjoy the birds!

[@carriemolinaro5835]

I think I would absolutely love having hens and roosters. I live a chicago suburb, and one of my neighbors has a rooster. I watched him caring for a flock of finches one morning and it was the CUTEST thing EVER watching them follow him around. He hasn't tried to attack me at all but he does let you know you are on his space.

[@lydiamark1097]

I have a Dominique rooster that I was "gifted" and the girls love him and he really is invaluable for spotting and alerting to hawks. Also, the chicks they hatch every spring are so adorable!

[@martinlevesque9473]

When I was a kid my "chore" was to feed and give water to my egg laying chickens and rooster and of course I got super attached to those buggers at that age. There was one time in particular we started getting a weasle invading the chicken koop through 2 different holes in the floor weathered away making his way through. There had been an attack in the chicken koop killing only one chicken. Which was enough to let my "zebra rooster" (cant remember the breed sorry) to block the hole with his face sacrificing himself till the next morning I went out to feed and open the chicken koop, he had been bleading out with his face a bloody mess and eventually died to the end trying save the chickens which he had done successfully. I'll always remember you Zebey 😔

[@judyingram4846]

That was a good rooster.cRIP❤️❤️❤️

[@susanosman3643]

Awwww how sad

[@The_DC_Kid]

Most city folk have no idea as to what a rooster will do to protect his girls. The best part is you don't have to train them to do that; like a dog barking at a noise at night, it's just what they do naturally.

[@maypliego1240]

Probably a barred rock rooster btw.

[@SubliminalD-pm1wy]

​@@maypliego1240 might have been a Dominique also.😊

[@cheryldahl9192]

I've always loved how protective the roosters are.

[@myslacsllclawnlandscapes8394]

I grew up with chickens in my yard- roosters and hens. We had roosters that fought off stray dogs, mongooses, mountain lions, and hawks. The roosters took turns sitting on the eggs too. The problem was, when it’s time to catch a chicken to eat, the roosters were still defending the flock against us. Almost took out my eyes with those sharp spurs.

[@rebeccaharden2196]

MYSLACS LLC Lawn & Landscapes I’d have had him first!

[@rkow8508]

A mountain lion ?

[@loracoones4886]

We got our last 4 chickens that were all different breeds & supposed to be ALL HENS. Long story short one of them turned out to be a rooster & yes we do live in city limits. Never one complaint on him & he's been crowing for several months now. We love him!!! Our neighbors love hearing him as well so win win for us. Raising chickens mainly for egg eating however we are just newly trying incubating them. The first go around failed but we are determined in 20 more days to have a few baby chicks hatched. Then more after that. I find it keeps my depression & anxiety at bay. My rooster has spent the night & comes in every now & then to visit us. He will sometimes come to our back door & either crow & tap on it as if to say you haven't paid any attention to me today. Lol. Love your video. I subscribed & agree that owning a rooster is very beneficial. I wasn't worried about having him but for neighbors complaining. Not happening. He is a delight & a funny character. His name is Godzilla.

[@brentcarrington2291]

Happy for you and your flock! I too have (seven) roosters on a farm and they are all hand raised and come visit and in the house for snacks. People think roosters will fight but not if they are raised together.

[@vlanix6875]

Hey so I have a question, when they crow is it rlly loud or just I little bit because I live in the city and I’m afraid that if we get a rooster from our chicks we would have to give it to a friend who lives on the country.

[@catsincredulous9998]

You give eggs to your neighbor, you'll really be cherished. Would also help if you wanted to get a second rooster.

[@catsincredulous9998]

@@vlanix6875 yes they are allowed. If you are in the city you can easily hear that 10 houses away.

[@luciatheron1621]

Oval eggs are female, pointy eggs male. Mark eggs, hatch them and see for yourself.☺

[@rainchazzer6308]

My chickens increased egg production by a lot with the introduction of the rooster. Also if you don't have a rooster and you put in a new hen the others gang up on the new one and sometimes even kill her. The rooster as you said keeps the peace.

[@SilverSunPublishing]

Interesting. This reminds me of office politics where the team is mostly women.

[@smiley2477]

@@SilverSunPublishing lol

[@tbird2249]

But once you have a rooster you can't eat the eggs, right?

[@rainchazzer6308]

@@tbird2249 yes you get to eat the eggs, you just pick up your eggs daily. Its not a matter of fertilization with chickens but a matter of incubation and usually a chicken will lay for a whole week before going broody and incubating them. You shouldnt eat the eggs of a chicken that has been incubating them and that is why you pick them up daily

[@jerrylansbury9558]

@@tbird2249 You can eat the eggs.... but chickens go through a " clucking " stage. They sit on the nest for long periods... and if all eggs are not picked up daily........and mixed in with other eggs you might sell.... There will be a nice bright " eye" with some blood in it looking back at you !

[@JenniferBenniferASMR]

This was really helpful! I’m just learning about chickens now in hopes to keep them someday. My impression so far is that a lot of people don’t like roosters. So it was nice to hear someone presenting some positive information about them.

[@cyflym11]

I can't keep them myself but the farm where I buy my feed has a small cafe and the roosters wander about the outside tables. They like eating bits of ice lolly from my hand and they are so very gorgeous when the sun hits their colours.

[@motherearthh08]

I've been an avid chicken lady for 20 years,I love watching you because you are the first youtuber that is spot on,1 live out on an acre of land out in the country ,in a very, very small neighborhood, my chickens are free range and all the neighbors already know them,they are out and about from 6am to 5pm,cause at 5pm they will be waiting outside for their favorite goodies from mommy🤣🤣I live in Texas,where we seemed to have lost spring and fall,this winter over here was mild,and now I have 3 sets of babies,total 15 ,10 hens and 5 roosters. I have 25 chickens ,3 big roosters and 2 miniature roosters,and boy are the egg laying machines working on overtime🤣I'm a,67 yeat old mexican lady who loves to cook and bake from scratch ,so my girls and guys love my leftovers alot,were talking about homemade tortillas,srroz con pollo 😋I love my chickens and roosters, and they really do provide me with an ample amount of eggs daily🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@beaub2409]

We couldn't live without Big Frank, our rooster he keeps the gals happy, safe and under control. Love this video

[@ruthieharrison2609]

As soon as I saw the Bible verse at the end I immediately subscribed! great idea😁

[@randallcrawford4141]

Hi , i was watching a big road island Red rooster of mine in tbe evening perched on a fence falling asleep. To my horror i saw a great horn Owl swooping down to pick him off the fence!.... suddenly at the last second ! Poof and feathers flying !!! The rooster kicked the Owl and it's flight was diverted as it landed in a near by tree .... lol the Owl ,me, and the rooster all where supprized ! The rooster i thought had it's eyes closed so how it knew at the last second to jump up and kick the owl i have no idea but it sure was a sight to see ,would of made a great video if i would of caught it on camera.

[@garryhogue4978]

I've felt it's always good to have a second rooster in a small flock. 1. It keeps them from getting lazy. 2. If you lose one, you still have a backup.

[@northernlightsgoats8776]

Growing up we always had roosters, it was so cool learning about how they grow from laying eggs to watching them hatch out, then to watch them grow and finally to end up either adding to the flock or adding to the freezer. Hope you have a fantastic day.

[@leaholifield8052]

I had a Japanese Bantam rooster who sacrificed himself for three of his chicks. The one month-old chicks got out. I turned the rooster out with them, since I was unable to catch them. The next morning, the chicks were there, but only a few feathers from the rooster. He could have gone into the tree, but would have had to have left his babies behind. He didn't. I have not, and will never forget his sacrifice.

[@daphnechristensengreenlee4593]

They are a very noble creature, when all is said and done. Never forget the T-Rex DNA lurking beneath those feathers. Here's to all of our magnificent , fearless roos who saved their flocks. ❤

[@rogerd4559]

it is sad that we call a coward a ...chicken after you experienced this bravery from your rooster who is the real coward, man or chicken?

[@lizngotho]

Wow this is SAD! My chickens all went indoors on concrete! The predators here are bad! I bought a huge rooster and found him decapitated when they were free-ranging.

[@rogerd4559]

@@lizngotho I feel your pain Racoons wiped out my beautiful flock. tore through the wall of the chicken coup and just went nuts slauhtering my flock. so I turned my pit bull on him.. still in the coop! he bit my dog in the chest after the pit bull threw him all over. My dog ran off in terror

[@BrokenJawProduction]

@@rogerd4559 I get you have to do all you can to protect your birds. But set a live trap to relocate the raccoon, no need for both chickens and raccoon to get killed just for the raccoon trying to feed itself. Live traps exist for a reason.

[@karma-616]

Thank you for keeping roosters! They are a must to watch over the flock

[@darthvader4hire]

roosters are a good thing most if the time...we once had an Owl get in the coop and a rooster beat the shit out of it.

[@grimsonforce7504]

Years ago I had a spitzhauben rooster. Early morning at 3am I heard a bang on my backdoor. Scared the shit out of me, I thought someone was breaking into the house. Turned on the light and looked out the door window it was my spitzhauben rooster with a great horned owl. The owl was sitting on the porch rails while the rooster was on the porch deck. Apparently they had been fighting. I opened the door the owl flew away. I grab the rooster and put in back in the pen. To my surprise I all of the hens were alive and well. I can't remember how the owl got in the chicken pen but was happy my Roo did his job.

[@johnphillips2396]

Now that is a badass rooster.

[@frankevans6584]

🤣

[@michaelhowell2326]

I had 2 hens and a rooster. I don't know what kind he was, he was smallish with beautiful green and red feathers. A hawk got into the pen and killed the hens but the rooster killed the hawk. He didn't have a scratch on him. What a beast.

[@mr.puddles5246]

Did you get new hens? That rooster would make great chicks.

[@michaelhowell2326]

@@mr.puddles5246 not in time for him. They were free range chickens and one day the neighbor's dogs got loose and killed him. He was such a badass and so beautiful. I really do miss him though.

[@silkorsilkie]

"If they jump up at you... it's not like you couldn't just smack 'em down." 🤣

[@gpymama]

Always have a rooster! They are the most under appreciated animal on the farm!

[@kmbytt984]

Just got my first. I had no idea they are smart.

[@antoinecharlesdegaulle580]

@@kmbytt984 nice

[@judykruse5630]

@@kmbytt984 all chickens r smart. They can recognize up to 100 faces and 200 words. I also learned to mimic chicken sounds and they love it. Mine are all named and know their names. If I leave for a few hours, when I drive up, they run to great me. 25 hens, 1 roo. Love them!

[@AgnesMariaL]

Roosters also find good patches of food and, rather than eating it themselves, they call the flock over and then point at it to show them what to eat. Recently, I got a few "broody" breeds. Turns out that the roosters actively take part in rearing the chicks! I love having roosters, and while I usually try to keep only one or two per flock (I expanded this year to 6 flocks from one), I have as many as 3 in some groups. Luckily, most of my neighbours love them - very few find them annoying (only the city transplants find them bothersome.)

[@darrinbree3521]

Let the city people move back to the city

[@rogerd4559]

I have caught roosters actually giving the hens a break and setting on the eggs to keep them warm while the ladies fed and releaved themselves

[@rogerd4559]

that is the problem i have.. city transplants they move in from the city then complained about my roosters and sick thir unleashed dogs on them

[@curtisowens3808]

jim halcom put a bullet in the dogs ass or shoot it with rocksalt

[@brentcarrington2291]

Glad you love your birds! Funny how city folk find crowing annoying but not trains, car horns, traffic and people yelling on sidewalks!! LOL!!

[@burtontrott726]

I TOTALLY AGREE THAT ROOSTERS ARE VERY GOOD TO HAVE WITH THE FLOCK. IT IS REFRESHING TO HEAR THM CROWING EARLY IN THE MORNING.

[@jimmiejohnson7059]

You’re right having chickens is fun. It’s our first time and it’s been really positive. Cheers!

[@Sonnylub345]

I have chicken for the first time. I lost 5 to a possum, but still had 10 chickens. One turned out to be a rooster. I put 23 eggs in the incubator and hatched out 9. I didn’t do anything right, and was so excited to get 9 more chickens. Can’t wait to see how many are hens. I have 2 roosters so any of the 9 are roosters will be put in the freezer

[@WilliamHunterII]

Roosters are great to have around and to protect the girls; however, sometimes roosters are aggressive, depending on the breed I suppose. We had a Leghorn rooster that was super aggressive. Step into the yard and he would attack from 100 yards away. If you didn't have your boots on he could draw blood with his leg horns. That gets old after a while. There's an easy fix--throw him in the pot and get another rooster.

[@frankschwarz408]

Just watched a video on how to deal with an aggressive rooster. It involved wearing gloves and holding it down and petting it. Holding it down mimicked a dominate rooster holding down a rival rooster. You should check the video out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2qUdJanrNOBnck

[@abccba7633]

Rooster can become aggressive if one provokes it. After several provocations, he becomes aggressive all the time.

[@andyrme2]

i was going to say we had a leghorn that got so bad at attacks he once took on a 50 ford..spurs were bout 1.5 inches long

[@annetteallen6521]

My brother has a rooster that sometimes goes after him and his wife, especially the wife. She beat him with a stick and we were sure she killed him. But next morning he was crowing. I can hand feed him and have never been attacked. I have never been afraid of him. Why that is, is a mystery to me.

[@nocturnalblue7899]

It's in the breed. I am yet to see a Leghorn rooster that doesn't attack humans and I've seen a lot.

[@lorilee698]

I always hated the early morning crowing and crowing! I used to butcher all the roosters first! My brother in-law used to have a nasty one that would come up behind you and attack! But after hearing this I realize how important it is to have roosters! Thank you so much!

[@fredvanolphen2953]

Thanks - didn't know my rooster was why my hens lay year round one thing I do know is that I wouldn't have any hens were it not for my handsome swashbuckler rooster. He not only protects them but he's a real gentleman, finding and passing food for the girls and they just love him.

[@rogerd4559]

try turning over an old plank on the ground for them, call them over to gobble up all the crickets under it, a real treat for them

[@rogerd4559]

Marsh industries has all that information in a book about chicken behaviour

[@mamasaurus4856]

I've had super gentle roosters who only made chicks and never attacked anything (even out ran hens for cover) and I've had aggressive ones who have taken on dogs through the fence or in the open while hens ran. I only keep aggressive ones, even if I get grabbed here and there. We live in the woods in middle of no where, the flock needs a feathered knight not a softie.

[@organicgal7751]

That was some good information. I have a cockerel that I got accidently with baby chicks and I have been unsure about keeping him. He is only about 18-20 weeks right now but have seen him do some of the things you talked about. Thanks for the information. I love to hear him crow. as well.

[@madeinjapan6888]

Thank you for your generosity to share info on roosters. Great enjoyable life. God bless you all to infinity and beyond!

[@Ovvkoz]

I came for the chicken care knowledge, I subscribed for the added scripture. Keep up the good work! Looking forward for more!

[@ronguin7062]

New sub btw, We always keep roosters with our flock for the very same reasons you described here. They are easy to tame and provide early warning to threats as well as flock discipline and protection. I had a rode island red rooster that took a real beating from a red tail hawk but allowed the hen it attacked to get free and run. I barley saved the rooster but he made plenty of noise during the struggle. He was my buddy after that encounter, i think he understood that I saved his life because he hung out with me everytime I was out there after that. Take care and God bless you and yours!

[@fishenfootball]

What a pleasant, informative vid. God bless you and yours.

[@5winder]

God bless you, Tom.

[@probliss2193]

As he says they will be for meet lol. God is cruel

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@probliss2193 God is cruel but humans are more cruel

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I always thought roosters were only good for eating feed. Now I see they are useful to have in a flock. Thanks!

[@donaldmiller8629]

ear Creek Woodworking , Really ? Well , try this . Eliminate all of the human roosters from your human flock and see what happens. You know don't you ? Your human flock will go extinct ! It is the same with chickens. No rooster and your flock of hens will die off until you have no flock !

[@dande-lions]

You honestly thought roosters had no purpose? That's really sad and ignorant.

[@fishmut]

James Furey you have no idea instead waffling dribble crap , it’s been mentioned so many times what roosters do for a flock and the character of it and how it functions. You truely are a breed of stupidity .

[@jereomemoore7269]

@@dande-lions What do you expect in a society that teaches than fathers are only good for a paycheck when raising children. And that a single mother is to be honored and that she can do it all.

[@rogerd4559]

chickens clean your yard of insects I never had an ant problem until I lost my chickens to damn raccoons

[@edmurria3120]

We had chickens and roosters on our place when we lived in the country,Your video brought back a lot of good memories.Thank you.

[@nativecolorsexotics3545]

I think this was a great video. I picked up 7 “hens” (as I was told) as chicks this year. Strictly for backyard pets to keep on our ten acres. It turns out I have 5 roosters and 2 hens. I love the roosters. Sure, they crow and get a little rowdy from time to time but they are all distinct characters and provide hours of entertainment. Many people said that I wouldn’t be able to keep them together. Not true. As adults, they are like rowdy adolescents sometimes and “chest bump” each other - but that’s it. They’re all buddies. And they love the hands that feed them. They follow us. Sure, we handled them a lot. And yes we spent a ton of time with them. The only issue we had was when they established chain of command among themselves. There was quite a bit of short lived disagreements. But nothing that got out of hand or bloody. They’re awesome. I agree. Would I recommend this for a brand new chicken owner (5 roosters)? Probably not. But one in the mix for sure. Granted, I’ve come across some man fighters in my day- but like you say- it’s a small bird. People need to stop being such chickens about roosters. (Pun intended). Great video. Thanks for taking the time to share. I’ll subscribe to your channel and I have given you 👍

[@JodiePetal]

I have three boys and many people warned me there would be issues, especially when the third, Scruff, was showing rooster signs... However I feel there is a difference between introducing 3 roosters all together at once, and having three roosters all grow up together as a family unit. It has been a year now and they are all still getting along and the hens are just as happy and especially safe, no bird of prey (... Or pigeon) can sneak up on them and the nesting wildbirds are also being kept safe as no cats want to get chased by angry balls of fluff.

[@nativecolorsexotics3545]

That’s terrific. Sometimes I think I’m just lucky for now and I find myself waiting for the other shoe to drop. I’ve had more brutal fighting with my five week old turkey poults - the worst go around yet just today. I can only assume two toms that battled it out. But they’re too young to tell yet. It was so bad that I had to step in. Ive never had to get in the middle of my roosters. I’m so glad someone else is fortunate like me with roosters. If I must, I’ll get rid of my hens first before thinning my rooster flock. Roosters are the best. I hope I don’t have to choose between any. I think you’re right- when they’re raised as one unit, your odds of a peaceful flock existence increases dramatically. My five actually work together to banish threats (dig, cat, etc). The three or four will confront head on while one or two s Sam around from Behind. Not much stands a chance with my five renegades. Yet, they love each other for the most part. And is too. Granted, when a strangers in the yard - they beat the German Shepard to the car door usually. And people tend to be more timid of poultry than dogs it seems. I find this extremely comical sometimes. Provided no one ever hurts them. They just greet strangers and seem to ask what they want. I’m always wondering the same thing anyway. 😂

[@mygirldarby]

A rooster can seriously hurt a small child, so people with kids are not being chicken. They're being responsible. Also there are roosters who will overmate with the hens and injure or kill them.

[@rogerd4559]

if you handle the roosters alot they will be willing to learn simple tricks, fly up on your shoulder etc

[@rogerd4559]

If you have a insect problem, mosquitos, crickets, ants, spiders, they will clean up your property

[@mrfrog3350]

Reason #4. they are hilarious, like Foghorn Leghorn.

[@bandccoresohio]

Now i say i say son you are right.

[@coolfrog8777]

Leghorn is a chicken breed, get a leghorn rooster and you can have his clone.

[@AgnesMariaL]

Yeah - like my bantam white phoenix doing his "business" on my australorp hen even as she's taking off like a rocket across the yard! Man, do I wish I caught that on video!

[@roscorude]

I'm a rooosta boya i say roostah not a chicken... My fav toon!

[@wallydalrymple4855]

lol

[@rowdyrustic6557]

We have a bit until we start our chickens but we've been debating whether we want to have Roosters or not... this was very helpful, thank you.

[@greggy553]

My two roosters, Rosencrantz, and Gildenstern tag teamed a possum who dared to enter the yard.

[@rogerd4559]

lol I though my two brother roosters Heddie and Lamarr were oddly named

[@rogerd4559]

My two roosters Hedi and Lamar did the same thing, but my cornish hens were good flyers and would venture in neighbors yards, but fly up in trees if their dogs chased them

[@t.r.everstone7]

Love the names! haha

[@brunskies92]

My Cys - Gendered wife and I will tag team anyone who comes into our yard.

[@t.r.everstone7]

@@brunskies92 And?

[@thisissoeasy]

This was/is a really informative video! You have explained things so well, that I have now made up my mind, to get 6 chickens AND a rooster... Thank you and cheers from Outback Australia. Rolf

[@stratify9704]

I have two in my barred rock/beldenfielder flock. Brothers grew up together. Although they dont fight,the bigger brother often doesnt let the other eat. I have to feed him separately. They do a good job of protecting the hens. The bigger one isnt mean but definitely more fiesty. The other is the sweetest bird, he comes up for cuddles and doesnt mind be carried around. His one hen who hangs out with him is also super sweet. The dynamics of the flock and the different personalities are facinating. Nice flocks by the way👍

[@dlou3264]

This is the best video I’ve seen on the subject. Protection from predators, greater egg production, fertilized eggs for breeding, greater meat production, and keeping the peace between the hens. I didn’t know roosters keep the peace like that, but it makes sense. (I didn’t grow up on a farm, and we’ve never kept chickens.) All great reasons to keep roosters, even if it happens that the noise is a factor. I like the sound. And I really enjoyed a look into your farm, and I thank you. I hope you have every success and good blessing. Your animals are beautiful!

[@ShinkuGouki]

Great vid bro. Very entertaining. I gre up with chickens but never noticed the difference between having and not having a rooster because my pops always kept 1 rooster for every 5 hens.

[@larryhanshew5173]

Also you should string stainless wire back and forth across the range yard fence top a foot apart as this stops birds of prey from snatching up your chickens. Which I have done and always have roosters too.

[@hunterdude3262]

They find food for the hens also.

[@rogerd4559]

funny how they lore the hens over pretebding to find food, then when close enough they jump them XD

[@rogerd4559]

I trained my Seabright rooster to fly up on my arm for food he was afraid of other roosters but would attack people trespassing in my yard

[@DS-kn4bs]

Yeah every time I throw them a hand full of scratch he starts clucking " HEY GIRLS LOOK WHAT I FOUND "!!! lol

[@rogerd4559]

@@DS-kn4bs My rooster used to cluck like that so to draw them near enough to jump on them! He would use the food I threw down as a bait lure haha

[@DS-kn4bs]

@@rogerd4559 the one I got rapes them 🤦🏻‍♂️ He'll stay on top beating the 💩 out of them, rip feathers out by the dozens, and then stays in top stomping them. He'll ether be traded for another rooster or become dinner.

[@sonjaharris2313]

I have 2 roosters in my flock, we had a hawk come in a hit one of the hens and both roosters attacked the hawk. Needless to say I didn't lose a hen.

[@stuartkidney3257]

Somehow this video popped up and what a JOY! I grew up surrounded by #farms but I KNEW I was a city Boy and knew very little how farms work. Thoroughly enjoyed you explaining some of the animal society!

[@karenhernke1981]

Getting our 1st set of chickens on April 3rd. We are so excited!

[@jddawes910]

Karen Hernke how are they going??

[@girlonlaptop]

having fun? I got mine this year, love them so much.

[@rogerd4559]

GOOd luck and enjoy I had one of each type of breed for a while from old English to Cornish to seabrights to Silkys to Black Manorkas, rode island reds, barred rocks, silver leghorns. red Junglefowl. They were beautiful like walking flowers

[@rogerd4559]

the most exciting I think is, when your fertile eggs start to hatch and your children get to witness that new life fighting its way into the world as it breaks through the shell

[@yeswing10]

So much enjoyment from chickens! Enjoy! They love you hanging out with them. Bring them kitchen scraps, etc...they do tricks. Fun!

[@beastcrew5796]

I used to had a beautiful mini rooster named roosternator, anyway I believe he warned the whole flock about a hawk nearby. It was crazy because they all started to run like hell before the hawk got closed, only one got injured but was still made it through. When we went outside to see what was the commotion, their were no chicken out. It like they all vanished, we eventually found all of the chicken. But wow just by watch the camera that’s focused on the chicken, it like they could knew what as going to happen.

[@MrsB_734]

Nice to see another Michigander. From Monroe County here.

[@anthonystark8211]

I appreciate the info brother. I’m new @ this, live in a subdivision. But don’t really want a rooster. But you made me realize it depends on type of hens/rooster thanks again & God bless ya

[@roastchicken401]

Okay fine KZbin, you win. Now I must know why this man keeps roosters in his chicken flock.

[@antoniogonzalez5826]

So true

[@bradleymcwilliams2629]

Exactly the same thing happened to me man!

[@tigermanmccool4037]

I typed in "Hot Chicks" now I'm watching this ....LMAO

[@valeriepittman5066]

So that the eggs taste really gross?

[@enjoythesho1992]

@@valeriepittman5066 the eggs taste no different being with or without a rooster

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Ty so very much Brother God-bless you and your family 👪 Brother Daymond

[@sapulpaorganics5402]

If you give the chickens more light during winter using a light inside the coop (14-16 hours) they will continue to lay just as many as they do in summer. I did this in Colorado through some brutal winters and it worked great!

[@johnwilliams2427]

Panzer Blitz it also cuts down their years of production. If you want more eggs that's fine, but you need to replace hens every other year...

[@DrTHC]

Panzer Blitz And most importantly, they don't need a male to do it... Just the extended light, proper nutrition, and a clean, warm coop. While people 'believe' that having a male around ups egg production, the scientific fact is that it's simply not true. If it were, you'd see roosters at egg production farms.

[@DrTHC]

John Williams Bullshit! I have the same flock that's SEVEN years old! I keep daily records of their egg production. Just because of your comment, I grabbed the calendars and did the quick math. They have produced pretty much the same amount every year (peaked at years four and five). I've sold my eggs for years to the local bakery, and they've always complimented me on the fact that it's obvious that my birds are incredibly healthy. You do NOT need to replenish hens every couple of years. You need to take good care of the ones you already have.

[@johnwilliams2427]

Tracy Harlow-Cummings no disrespect, but you're wrong

[@johnwilliams2427]

Ok, Tracy you're just an idiot! Most chickens only live seven years, and damn sure don't lay consistently throughout that life span. I don't need to prove anything to your dumb ass, anyone can research my claims...Google will prove my point!

[@fernleafking9224]

My rooster died protecting my hens from a hawk.

[@juwayriyyahkhan8420]

Aww That’s so sad My whole flock died and then we got more then a Hen died and another one died then another died. 😭😢😭😢😭😢

[@kphoenix137]

My rooster ran the furthest during a hawk attack and let a hen get killed. And he also ripped the scalp off a 4 week old chick trying to screw her. Needless to say, we no longer have a rooster

[@philippdrescher6012]

@@kphoenix137 Try a guard goose, they are way more aggressive to predators and stronger over all. They are also a little bit less noisy than a rooster.

[@rebeccamontgomery5422]

I had a wonderful rooster once. He was an amazing yard manager, protector and serviced the girls without injuries. All my roos since have been compared to him. So far no one has lived up to him. He died protecting his girls. RIP

[@clarissamck]

Awww, so sorry. Always sad. Hope you can get another for your girls . ❤️🙏🐔

[@lizard6444]

I just randomly came across this video and I'm glad I did! I know absolutely nothing about roosters and this was very educational. Dad did a wonderful job explaining and educating me👍

[@sillygoose2476]

I remember that when I was little, we bought barred rocks from Orchleins or the MFA and after introducing the birds to our other flock they seemsd like regular hens. But every morning we would hear crowing so we found out we had a rooster. At the time, we only raised them for eggs so we sold the rooster to a friend.

[@higginsbeebo]

Thank you for making this helpful video! I had some chicks wander into my yard and can’t find their owners so I am faced with keeping them and adding to my flock. Two of them are possibly Roos so I’m researching to find out if they can stay here!

[@mattrodela2030]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing your experience with your roosters and chickens.

[@jaredha]

Very thoughtful and useful video, really appreciate you taking the time! Wish I could get a rooster but we are in the burbs near the city, so no roosters allowed. We just got 2 barred rock hens, an olive egger (breed name?) and a silky black bantam chick. Really enjoying getting to know them.

[@honestlynate7922]

Roosters will die to protect their hens. my egg layers. i keep 1 or 2 per 15 hens.

[@angelfigueroa1206]

Joe King i have a couple " sweaters" 1 of them put up a fight with a small hawk and put a whoopin on em'

[@rogerd4559]

My seabright rooster died to protect my property. H thought he was a pitbull

[@cryptolegend6803]

Depends on breeds and temperamanets. My boys are so docile I only need 2 hens per rooster at most, plus their Polish so their half blind. I add extra Roo security and have no issues with overworked hens =P Now if you got some RIR Roosters forget about, I would recommend 1 Roo to 20 hens on that one haha. Just my personal experience

[@rogerd4559]

@@cryptolegend6803 my polish were pretty docile as well dont ever remember them fighting, but would cut back their spurs just in case

[@brentcarrington2291]

Usually the roosters do die because they cannot defend against any predator. Secure coops and livestock guardian dogs are the only "protection" that works. Ive been doing this for 40 years and don't loose any birds nor have any attacks because the predators don't have access to my chickens even during the day when they free range because of the guardian dogs. They also have quarters in the coop at night. Also sink the chicken wire 2 feet into the ground around the run helps.

[@ragdollyally]

Really nice video on roosters. We have a flock of 20 (16 ex-industry copper marans and four buff orpington/light Sussex crosses who we have had from 6 weeks old) - three of the four buffs have turned out to be roosters! We love them, they are handsome as heck and very good peacekeepers. And you're right, now they've come of age the girls are laying better than ever!

[@1jfreak777]

I appreciate all the info...and the adding in of the word of God.

[@larryeaton7384]

I don't have any advice to give anyone about roosters or chickens. I like this video and the knowledge about roosters most chicken lovers don't know. I for one am a chicken lover! I plan on having a brood this year. My wife said I could.

[@Grace4ever22]

I like your sense of humour!! :)

[@AIERBIZ]

Thanks. These birds a good for keeping down ticks as well. In the wild turkeys eat ticks possums etc. I got Lyme disease but from mosquitoes. Is another plus to having chickens.

[@roblanchi5159]

the best reason to have a roster is to drive neighbors nuts.

[@brentcarrington2291]

LOL! Most towns ban roosters and if you have one they confiscate him and fine you.

[@juwayriyyahkhan8420]

Lol

[@KJsingsBroadway]

That’s exactly why my city forbade is from having roosters. Only chickens were allowed

[@KJsingsBroadway]

Brent Carrington Yep. That was my town

[@leramtammie2156]

Amen

[@kessell637]

The only time my rooster comes after me is when I’m trying to doctor a hen. I’ve learned to lock him up first and then handle the hens.

[@eljodefreitas2417]

We had a chicken farm when I was a little girl in South Africa. Then I was sent to a convent boarding school and my dad sold the farm. You've taught me something and brought back happy memories.

[@american_warrior724]

I love hearing roosters crow early in the morn

[@american_warrior724]

@jake filmore Idk. Why dont u go ask them

[@rebeccaharden2196]

I do too

[@brollowz2912]

Lol I got two roosters on accident from my agriculture teacher. I picked two roosters and a hen. Well there’s less eggs but more protection that’s for sure 😌

[@popscoulter7587]

Good info. I'm building my coop now . We're getting chickens this spring. Was debating about the rooster but you convinced me. 👍

[@sallygreimes6585]

My grandfather insisted on a minimum of 4 roosters to protect the hens. 2 to take on predator, 2 for hen defense. He raised buff orpington and the roosters were at minimum 10 lbs so a couple could take on a dog and send it running. Their spurs were very painful.

[@glorybound6983]

When younger my girls raised laying hens for 4H. We got lots of eggs as well. A friend gave us a rooster 🐔 and for the next few years we kept chickens. Interestingly we allowed some to nest and hatch and were we surprised when most were all roosters. In a short time we had 9 roosters in all. It drove me nuts but the older neighborhood around us didn't mind because it reminded them of the farm homes they had left before coming to our town to retire. Something began to attack our roosters and one by one I found a carcass in the pen minus a neck and head. All deaths were the same and occurred about ever other week for about six month. We lost all but one rooster 🐔. No chickens now but with threat of approaching hard times might have to consider it again.

[@jolynnhillard2181]

If they bit off tge neck and head it was probably a raccoon. That's the way they kill. I raised 65000 broilers and had a coon killing my chick's and broilers. Finally got the rascal with a fan to keep air stirring in the chicken house. Cost me $400.00 to replace the fan but got the coon.

[@crashofthemoons]

We just got chickens last month and our rooster is great. He keeps the peace, protects our hens and keeps them from wondering off too far when they free range. 🐓

[@rzlb5]

Great, I never knew that rooster can act as a peacekeeper, thumb up.

[@pectonhjones1855]

Hello how are you doing, i certainly enjoyed your vid,i can relate to your comments and assessments. My big problem is that i become very emotionally attached,i have names for alllllllllll my roosters yes and the hens also.The issue for me is that the roosters are really colorful and beautiful and i hate to get rid of them.I have witnessed so many different personality,my pet rooster acts like a dog,whenever we come home he runs along the fence with the dogs,he rides in the truck on top of the passenger seat,should see the look on peoples face....I could write a book about these guys.Junior Brown(a Rhode Island Red) is a perfect magazine rooster ,he loves being picked up and walk around with him under my arms,i love him.

[@tamivega6225]

I get such a kick out of this talk about Roosters bringing calm from chaos. When I was a little girl I noticed the same effect every evening when my dad came home. Ahhh the good old days.

[@chloemypet]

I have a pen similar to yours, i criss crossed fishing line at the top so birds of prey could not get in and the more ambitious chickens could not fly out.

[@rogerd4559]

my problem was racoons and opposums nothing stops them Racoons will tear a hole in the chicken coop slaughter the birds just for fun then opposums will enter and steal your eggs