Purchased at my local farm store was assured they where all sexed birds and females. One of my lavender orpingtons looks very rooster like the other does not.
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He is a cockerel, but I doubt that he will protect the hens "to the death". Most roosters merely act as watch guards and flee when they since danger instead of charging it head on.He’ll be a pretty rooster and will protect the hens to the death
The flock is only 6 birds total. Do you think I should keep him? Kind of a bummer as the chickens are for egg production onlyHe is a cockerel, but I doubt that he will protect the hens "to the death". Most roosters merely act as watch guards and flee when they since danger instead of charging it head on.
Think I should get rid of him? Keep hearing roosters are troubleHe’ll be a pretty rooster and will protect the hens to the death
Yes I’ve heard many stories of lavender Orpingtons fighting off predators and mine is super defensive and doesn’t allow any to mess with the hens he even attacked a lab trying to eat themThink I should get rid of him? Keep hearing roosters are trouble
If this is your first time having chickens and your main goal was just laying hens to begin with, I would get rid the cockerel and just keep the girls. I love owning roosters and will always have one in my flock as long as having one is aloud, but they aren't for everyone. Roosters are great if you are wanting to breed and hatch chicks yourself. Other than that, hens can step up and act in the other rooster roles.The flock is only 6 birds total. Do you think I should keep him? Kind of a bummer as the chickens are for egg production only