
Roosters: Everything You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens
Sep 12, 2014 · Introduction This article is written to provide you with all the information on roosters that you will need to decide if you want, and how to house one. I don't have a lot of …
The Bantam Rooster | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Sep 1, 2022 · What Exactly Is a Bantam Rooster? The word “bantam” simply means small. Bantam chickens are miniature versions of standard breeds, usually about one-fourth to one …
The Complete Guide to Telling a Rooster from a Hen
Mar 28, 2022 · A rooster's comb will typically be large, well-developed, and very red. Combs can be used to show hens that a rooster is sexually mature. And hens tend to favor roosters with …
Raising Roosters to be Family-Friendly - BackYard Chickens
Jun 3, 2014 · The other one is a house rooster, which is another story. Since we started keeping chickens about eight years ago, we have had seven roosters in total. Only one was really …
Roster Collars: Everything you need to know - BackYard Chickens
May 30, 2020 · -If rooster does death kicks and left to his own devices, he will fall over, injure some part of his body in his thrashing, crown and waddle turn purple, and die. -If you have …
Rooster Spurs: Everything You Need to Know - BackYard Chickens
May 11, 2022 · If you have ever spent some time around a rooster, you have probably noticed the sharp, scary-looking protrusions on its legs. Rooster spurs are a natural feature found on …
Chicken Laws & Ordinances - BackYard Chickens
May 23, 2025 · Indianapolis Indiana Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYesMax Chickens Allowed12 adult (8+ months) fowl (chickens, ducks, quail, and …
Common Rooster Myths - Clearing Up Rooster Misinformation
Jun 27, 2015 · Keeping a rooster can be fun and rewarding, and they are often great additions to the flock, and beautiful to boot. However, there is a lot of misinformation floating around about …
What predators can roosters actually kill/fend off?
Apr 12, 2011 · Looking at my rooster he's got to be over 10 pounds and his spurs are gnarly... it has got me wondering what kind of creatures a rooster can hold off. I would suspect a …
Selecting Good Flock Roosters - BackYard Chickens
Feb 8, 2019 · However, a rooster can be the breed that you want or meet every checkpoint on the SOP but still be a very bad flock rooster. Here is a list of things I look for when selecting which …