tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post4910717072680136877..comments2024-03-19T14:14:06.370-05:00Comments on Our Neck of the Woods: Feathered Friend Friday: Rooster RatioOur Neck of the Woodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796487269192271170noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-90711341570133984242014-01-10T11:24:38.239-06:002014-01-10T11:24:38.239-06:00Hey, Tammy. Sorry to bring up such an old post, bu...Hey, Tammy. Sorry to bring up such an old post, but I'm curious how your bachelor pad roosters are fairing? We also ratioed high with roosters after four of our six "pullets" turned out to be males (Darn those farm stores and their open bins which are very easy for kids to intermix straight run and pullet baskets). About the time they started crowing, tempers were flaring and they nearly killed each other. We couldn't find good homes (because everyone who has chickens has an overabundance of roosters), so we thought the most humane thing was to give them a quick painless death and use the meat so that their life wasn't taken in vain. We butchered three, which was a complete heartbreaking experience. Because of it, we wont' let our broody hens sit, because we know we'll probably end up with more roos, and I don't want to go through that experience again. If I thought they could peacefully co-exist separate from the main flock, I might give it a try again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-4714041356772838322013-09-12T12:20:39.868-05:002013-09-12T12:20:39.868-05:00I currently have six roosters and they don't f...I currently have six roosters and they don't fight. :) THey seem to have worked out their pecking order, and because they have a lot of space, they do quite well! ANd I'm sure there are some roos in the latest batch of chicks, but I'll figure that out when the time comes. I think I can unload at least one of those guys on my friend who is taking some of the girl chicks.<br /><br />I really enjoy our roosters. They are very respectful of humans (including children) and seem to live quite harmoniously. One in a while there's a little tiff, but for the most part it has been fine.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-30845721525703737502013-09-09T07:34:53.463-05:002013-09-09T07:34:53.463-05:00you ARE a great chicken mama!you ARE a great chicken mama!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-42739492059357560892013-09-09T00:14:24.440-05:002013-09-09T00:14:24.440-05:00Yes! Yay you and your BIG heart. Your such a great...Yes! Yay you and your BIG heart. Your such a great chicken mama! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711169722488606559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-18791532613045570052013-09-08T22:12:33.208-05:002013-09-08T22:12:33.208-05:00Yes! Love, love love! Yes! Love, love love! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661661927734567728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-8872142497770376272013-09-08T21:51:03.157-05:002013-09-08T21:51:03.157-05:00Great post! My sister and her family have been tr...Great post! My sister and her family have been trying to get some control over their chicken population before winter (they had a LOT of chickens roaming around their place, and guineas, too!) She said they really need to eliminate some roosters to have happier hens - the hens have been getting a little beaten up on. She also had one or two roosters that had gotten quite mean toward my four year old niece. But they have a handful of really nice roosters that she's very fond of, and wants to find good homes for them. She said they are too much like "pets" to ever put in a stew pot. <br />We're considering taking in one of their favorite little guys.. We'll see!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-72300580821414661602013-09-08T20:07:14.916-05:002013-09-08T20:07:14.916-05:00I never knew that roosters get disposed of at hatc...I never knew that roosters get disposed of at hatcheries. Love that you have such a kind heart to keep them all!trishiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836141363242482379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-10299771234398598722013-09-08T12:09:38.967-05:002013-09-08T12:09:38.967-05:00I understand. My five remaining hens are old, and ...I understand. My five remaining hens are old, and most people would have replaced them by now. Oak Hill Homesteadhttp://www.oakhillhomestead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-80245498683704110492013-09-08T10:54:38.400-05:002013-09-08T10:54:38.400-05:00You are very sweet! And you have lucky roosters. I...You are very sweet! And you have lucky roosters. I didn't know they weren't wanted. They're so pretty, I would have thought the opposite!!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-52720114305003605272013-09-07T21:36:07.428-05:002013-09-07T21:36:07.428-05:00Beautiful birds! I find that mine get along prett...Beautiful birds! I find that mine get along pretty good when raised together. Otherwise, we run into trouble and I have to start separating them out.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664068521097565025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-86971571397841477682013-09-07T18:50:12.224-05:002013-09-07T18:50:12.224-05:00Oh, I so totally agree. :) Good for you in tryin...Oh, I so totally agree. :) Good for you in trying to make it work for them. Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-4823708971937806132013-09-07T17:31:21.480-05:002013-09-07T17:31:21.480-05:00Is there a way to "fix" the roosters lik...Is there a way to "fix" the roosters like we do dogs and cats?? <br />If not - it's too bad!! Suzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105925017959326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-40276709952194939622013-09-07T10:39:20.848-05:002013-09-07T10:39:20.848-05:00Tammy, I am so happy the roosters have a safe and ...Tammy, I am so happy the roosters have a safe and happy home with you. I can understand why more people prefer the hens. I hope all animals can co-exist and be happy. You are a sweet person! Have a happy weekend!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-57387800638235475082013-09-07T07:06:28.208-05:002013-09-07T07:06:28.208-05:00A beautiful post! A beautiful post! Leslie Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819439877752751687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-71245638737272547172013-09-07T05:39:42.925-05:002013-09-07T05:39:42.925-05:00You have a good heart , I say they always give bac...You have a good heart , I say they always give back and more, what you give to them. Love Roosters quite amusing at times to. :)Catches the Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514696230926602723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-31228953283405275362013-09-07T05:32:51.114-05:002013-09-07T05:32:51.114-05:00Awww, that is so sweet. You may end up with roost...Awww, that is so sweet. You may end up with roosters left on your doorstep! ;0Ddaisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-61698992671141216332013-09-07T05:03:37.897-05:002013-09-07T05:03:37.897-05:00We had several roosters from a similar hatch and t...We had several roosters from a similar hatch and they seemed to get along fairly well, all things considered. I generally would keep any extra roosters (to a point) in case of predation, etc... We are down to one again. It all works out. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-22212392904653362412013-09-06T23:52:08.748-05:002013-09-06T23:52:08.748-05:00If you didn't have such a soft, sweet heart yo...If you didn't have such a soft, sweet heart you wouldn't be our Tammy! The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-25998251125588270752013-09-06T23:38:41.983-05:002013-09-06T23:38:41.983-05:00wonderful thoughts.wonderful thoughts.CQUEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589822757850120820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-29293239215643293982013-09-06T23:00:19.606-05:002013-09-06T23:00:19.606-05:00Tammy, one more reason why I love your blog! You&#...Tammy, one more reason why I love your blog! You're such caring person! Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-61443360474344223512013-09-06T22:27:00.311-05:002013-09-06T22:27:00.311-05:00What a big heart you have!What a big heart you have!born imaginative.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07762044667837895814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-26402823361490745782013-09-06T20:52:03.672-05:002013-09-06T20:52:03.672-05:00I absolutely love your love for animals! You are s...I absolutely love your love for animals! You are such an amazing person and such an inspiration! Hope you have a great weekend :)Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-48188768377563880142013-09-06T20:33:46.373-05:002013-09-06T20:33:46.373-05:00Beautiful story Tammy. You've brought an issue...Beautiful story Tammy. You've brought an issue that I didn't know existed. It's a shame they kill any animal for their sex. Roosters are precisely the most beautiful and striking; with their feathers and vibrant colours. Thanks for sharing such beautiful story and your feelings.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064368615178870750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-79331696356905742232013-09-06T19:14:05.697-05:002013-09-06T19:14:05.697-05:00Amen sister!Amen sister!Lyn Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387837373833618618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079474236547869496.post-56119373242471581032013-09-06T18:57:50.962-05:002013-09-06T18:57:50.962-05:00That is a good lookin' boy! I don't think ...That is a good lookin' boy! I don't think decisions for animals should be made on economics. I think making the decision based on your heart is the way to go! :)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392778734716743812noreply@blogger.com