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| FlipFlopFarmer |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 12:43:08 PM
Our rooster kicked the bucket about a week ago and our hens have completely stopped laying eggs.
1. I don't want another rooster. Will the hens get over this or do they typically not lay as well without a "man" around? We've always had a Rooster in with the ladies.
2. If I do get another roo...are there kinds that are less agressive? We had a Rhode Island Red and he was pretty mean.
 Carla
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly. |
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| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 5:11:36 PM
Maybe those roosters were nice to me because I always named them "stewpot" and told them if they ever tried to spur me that's where they'd end up!
Sheri |
| FlipFlopFarmer |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 3:41:08 PM
I'm hoping they're just sad and will adjust. They are about 4 years old though....and it's time for new hens. Just can bring myself to get rid of them. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 3:13:13 PM
When I first got chickens years ago I didn't have a rooster. They laid eggs just fine. Theya ren't fertile so you can't hatch them. You really don't need a roo unless you want to hatch some. Otherwise, you're ok without and they should lay after they get over the grieving period.
I loved my BR roo. He was the best. The "new" rooster is a RIR. He's still young yet and really nice so far. I hope he stays that way. I have had some evil roosters, though.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 2:52:24 PM
My girls seem to be laying just fine and my rooster died last winter. That's odd that you had a RI that was mean. I've had rhodies for years and I don't ever remember one being aggressive. The only really aggressive one I had was a Bard Roc.
Sheri |
