Rescue rooster

[RominaGoldie]

Hello all, I only posted a couple of times so this is a re-introduction.

I volunteered to rescue a special needs rooster, now that I have a backyard, but I don't know anything about roosters. Can any of you give me initial tips on how to set up a space for him and what to feed him?

I'd really appreciate it!

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Hello all, I only posted a couple of times so this is a re-introduction.

I volunteered to rescue a special needs rooster, now that I have a backyard, but I don't know anything about roosters. Can any of you give me initial tips on how to set up a space for him and what to feed him?

I'd really appreciate it!

Feed him All Flock. If he's your only one, depending on his condition, I recommend getting 5 or 10 hens of the same size. if you get him some hens, you will need crushed oyster shell in another feeder. the hens will eat as much oyster shell as they need, then should join the rooster at the normal feeder.

 

[nuthatched]

Do you have any other chickens?
You can get hom a little coop and feed him all flock or chick feed.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[LoveClockwise]

Wow, what a pretty Buff Orpington! I have one too.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you here with us in this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[sourland]

A belated welcome to BYC. Flock raiser feed and a secure coop will do the job.

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome! Glad you are here! I personally don’t have roosters (not allowed where I live) but hope you get good tips!

 

[SilverBirds]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Good advice from the others above. Best of luck with your roo.

 

[DobieLover]

What are his special needs? Size?
He needs to eat an All Flock type of food. Even a good chick starter crumble would be good.