Most county/city regulations prohibit keeping roosters on your property. This section is full of useful tips about what to do if you need to re-home your rooster
First of all.......... it's a basic fact of life: you are born male or female. In the poultry world, most of the time roosters are not too popular.
But, part of being a responsible pet owner means being accountable for your animals well being. Even if it is "just a chicken"
I have been through the process of having to re-home Roos so many times.It can be heartbreaking, but if you discover one day that your cute little chick has suddenly started making goofy warbling noises around 5am or so-then youve got a rooster on your hands. Do not panic! Your rooster can probably be re-homed. I have also included some examples to help you create effective ads for posting online & in you local stores.There are lots of options!
But, before you decide you cannot keep your adorable rooster, read the stories below.
Roo story #1: Syd
Syd is a classic example of rooster characteristics- as a chick he was inquisitive, friendly & down right adorable. Even though he was just a tiny lil' fluff ball, within a week or two it was pretty obvious that Syd was large & in charge- top chicken in his mini flock. And, everybody was just fine with that!
Because bantams are so tiny, it is very difficult to sex them until they are older. Silkies, because of their fluffy plumage, are even more challenging to sex until at least 6 months of age, sometimes more.
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Fertilized Silkie egg>>>
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WANT TO KNOW IF YOU LIVE IN A ROOSTER FRIENDLY TOWN?
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Q: How do you know if you have a rooster or a hen?
A: Roosters crow & Hens lay eggs |
Just because your adorable chick has grown up to become a rooster, does not mean he is going to be a bad pet! Roosters have a job to do-- protecting their flock of ladies, fertilizing eggs for future offspring, and searching out food/shelter for their flock mates.
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Roo Story #2: Pistol
Enjoy wine? And chickens? See Pistol in all of his glory on the beautiful property of Castello di Amorosa Napa Valley, Ca. |
My heartfelt thanks to Sergio at Castello di Amorosa for all of his efforts in adopting Pistol & bringing him to such a fabulous new home. Pistol is part of a healthy menagerie of exotic birds who roam the vineyard property. I receive updates on Pistols progress & he is available for visits!
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One day, Pistol was adopted! And became a chicken prince! He now lives on the grounds surrounding a beautiful castle- really! |