We found 15 results for category 'Roosters'
What happens if a bird I purchase from My Pet Chicken is incorrectly sexed?
It's always disappointing when a bird isn't sexed correctly, especially if your "girl" ended up being a "boy" and was the family's favorite chick!... read more
Can hens REALLY crow?
Yes! It's not even that rare, either! In all-female flocks, or flocks in which the ratio of females to males is greater than 10:1, in many cases one... read more
At what age does a rooster grow spurs?
This varies widely from breed to breed, and in fact the hens of many breeds even grow small spurs! Some can appear as soon as three months, while... read more
I got a rooster I don't want. How do I find a new home for him?
Great question! Unfortunately, sexing is an art -- not an exact science -- so when you buy day old chicks, errors are bound to happen; it is the risk... read more
How can I tell if my juvenile bird is a rooster?
Comb size and redness can be one indicator, but is not usually reliable. In fact, it's one of the worst indicators you can use, as comb size varies... read more
Can you tell the sex of chicks when they're still in the egg?
There is no way to tell the difference between an egg that will hatch a female chick and an egg that will hatch a male chick (excluding, perhaps,... read more
There are hawks or owls in our area. Will our chickens be safe?
Hawks can most certainly be a danger to chickens (heck, even CROWS can be a danger to juveniles or bantams). However, only a few types usually bother... read more
Can I hatch the eggs of my chickens if the rooster and hen are different breeds?
There are no problems associated with hatching mixed breed chickens. If you have a rooster in your flock, he will try to breed ALL your hens,... read more
My favorite pet rooster has suddenly started attacking me and becoming aggressive--why is he doing this and what should I do?
Roosters can sometimes be a bit aggressive! One important thing to remember is that they see themselves as the protectors of "their" hens, so they... read more
At what age does a rooster begin crowing?
The age a rooster will first crow varies, but generally speaking, he will begin crowing at about four or five months of age. We have seen roosters... read more
Someone told me to hold my rooster upside down by the feet to calm him down--is that a good idea?
No. That's a terrible idea.
Birds' respiratory systems are completely different ours, so holding your rooster upside down can cause him real... read more
I want to breed chickens, so can you tell me how to get my rooster interested in mating and how to tell when the hens go into heat?
When a female animal is "in heat," she is ovulating and/or ready to be mated. In some animals mating induces ovulation, but this isn't the case with... read more
Is it possible for several roosters to coexist peacefully together in our flock?
We normally recommend one rooster for every ten hens or so. In a large flock, there is often more than one rooster, with no problems. In smaller... read more
We have both bantam a large size hens. If we want a rooster, should we get a bantam rooster or a large rooster?
The answer to that question will depend on exactly how large the hens and roosters in question may be as well as what your personal preference is.... read more
Which breed of chicken has the quietest, tamest roosters? I need a friendly rooster that doesn't crow much.
I'm afraid there is no pat answer on this one. Firstly, ALL roosters crow. I happen to love the sound (to me it's far preferable to yapping dogs or... read more
|