If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where you can have roosters, you probably won’t think twice about the rampant crowing. You wouldn’t be wrong, either! Most areas that are very rural or zoned agricultural are pretty rooster-friendly. So, how to deal with a loud rooster would never be an issue Though there […]
How To Tell A Rooster From A Hen (Is it a Boy or a Girl?)
So, how do you determine the sex of those just-hatched fluff balls in your incubator? And how do you tell a rooster from a hen? Sexing a chick can be easy (sex link chicks), or it can be a mysterious art form that takes years to perfect (vent sexing). This article will give you some […]
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All You Need To Know About Rooster Crowing
Cock-a-doodle-do, is a universally known sound that just about everyone knows. Roosters are loud and proud and like to let everyone know they are in the neighborhood! But seriously, why do they crow? There are several reasons why a rooster may crow, and we will run through those here, but maybe a rooster crows just […]
Aggressive Rooster: How to Train Him to be ‘Mr. Nice Guy’
We constantly hear of roosters that are mean to the hens and their keepers. Today we will give you a few tips on an aggressive rooster and how to make him a ‘Mr. Nice Guy’. That means you’re going to learn how to tame your aggressive rooster! It will take some time and patience, so […]
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Our 13 Favorite Rooster Breeds (Including Pictures)
Putting together a list of our favorite rooster breeds is quite daunting! When choosing a rooster, you need to remember that their primary job is procreation and guarding the flock. Many do not enjoy being cuddled or even picked up – this is their nature, not a fault. I have never had success in importing […]
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How to Sex Chickens: 5 Methods To Determine Hen Or Rooster
When I have a little brooder full of chicks, I love to know whether I have a little cockerel or pullet. It isn’t an easy task to determine the sex of chickens. In fact, I have spent many years trying to find the best way to determine who is who in my young flocks. It […]
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Should I Have A Rooster? – Learn The Pros and Cons
For me, deciding whether or not to own a rooster to compliment my brood of hens is easy. I am definitely am for owning a rooster but in certain situations. To be fair, for the open-minded chicken farmer or chicken owner, it would be best to consider the pros and cons of a rooster before […]
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Do I Need a Rooster for Hens to Lay Eggs?
I am always surprised when I’m asked this question. I suppose it’s a logical question for those not too familiar with poultry. Do I need a Rooster for hens to lay eggs? A rooster does serve a couple of useful purposes to the flock which can be a good thing for the hens and keeper […]