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Can I keep 2 roosters in an enclosed run and henhouse? I have a small flock of hens that I purchased as chicks thinking that I was going to have one rooster, and I ended up with 2 roosters. The birds have a large house and a 10x12 run. The big rooster is bullying the smaller one and I wonder if I have to give one away. I Don't want too. The smaller rooster won't hardly come out of the henhouse into the yard and runs around squawking.

How often do average hens lay eggs, do you need roosters? Can you have 6 hens, no roosters, and still get editable eggs. How often will you usually get eggs that are worh doing anything with.

How do you cut a roosters spur? My roosters spurs are getting extreemly long and hes having a hard time walking. But i also fear for my hens safety. So I was wondering if you can cut it.

How do I tell the difference between chickens and roosters? At home i have nine baby chicks they are now about 2-3 months old (they were born at the end of november) my dad only wants to keep the hens and we are going to give my uncle and grandpa the roosters how can we tell the difference. more info: we think some are roosters because they fight but people have said they all fight please help

How can most farms have fewer roosters relative to hens? I thought that the probability of either male or male should be 50:50 so you should have about the same number of roosters to hens. What usually happens to excess male chicks?

How many roosters should I have for a flock? I was wondering if too many roosters would cause to much trouble. I heard that you should keep like 3-4, but i already have around 8, and not to much hen.

how do i get information on where roosters come from and their habitat? My son has to do a project explaining about roosters and their habitat. Not sure where to look to get this information. I've searched google and other sites and I haven't been successful. Can you please help me?

Do live chickens aggravate asthma? Are there ways to remove spurs from young and growing roosters? My mother-in-law is a teacher in an elementary school and has a chick as a classroom pet. She is wondering if live chickens are likely to aggravate asthma in children. Also, the chick appears to be growing spurs and she is concerned that when the chick becomes older that he will use them against the classroom children. Is there way to remove the spurs that grow on roosters (in a humane manner)? If so, what would something like that cost? Thank you for your assistance.

what is the best method for dubbing the combs of roosters ? If old english game roosters are to be used in shows thier combs must be dubbed.Could someone explain how i should go about this in the proper way.

Is it illegal to have roosters in saint paul Mn? My neighbors some where in my neighborhood have roosters and I hear them every morning, and I think they boought my old dog kennel to keep them!

How do I get my roosters to not be so mean? I've noticed that when I have roosters born to an actual mother, who has sat on the eggs for a month, they aren't as aggressive towards people as when they are born in an incubator and raised under a heat lamp. Every time I have had a rooster born to a mother, they have been friendly towards us, yet they are always A Holes when they grow up under a heat lamp. Is there a way to simulate this so they are not aggressive?

What do you think about the game between the Roosters and the Tigers last night? I think both teams didnt play at their best last night because of the weather which they came up with alot of errors, but in end the Roosters won. And also the kicking of Tigers cost them the game. Just my thought about the game, what do you think?

Can roosters eat the same layer feed as the hens? I was wondering if the layer feed I bought can also be fed to my roosters? Will it do any harm to the roosters? Thanks!

I am looking to locate the company that makes ceramic roosters.? I was at universal studios, and in the gift shop outside the twister stage experience, they had these ceramic roosters dressed in all differant apparel. i looked to see who made them, but soon after i forgot. If anyone klnows what company produces these, it would be helpful.

How old do hens have to be before they can be placed in a coop with Roosters? Also I know Roosters are very territorial, but would I have an issue with two Roosters in the same coop as two hens?

What if you get 2-3 or more roosters from a hatchery? What if you ordered day old chicks from a hatchery and you got 2-3 roosters. Because I heard that you have to have 1 rooster to every 6-8 hens or something. What would you do? How can you make sure you get all hens or maybe just one rooster? I really don't want any roosters. I am a total novice chicken person, but I am really interested in maybe eventually buying some chickens.

If 2 roosters have been raised together will they still fight? I have 5 Rhode Island Red chicks in one pen but now I am seeing that 2 of them are roosters. Will they fight each with each other as they reach maturity or will they be fine since they were raised together?

Why do roosters crow early in the morning? Why do roosters crow so early in the morning? I hear them crowing at 4:30am in the morning sometimes when I visit my grandmother.

how long does it take for Buff Orpington roosters to mature and be old enough to be slaughtered? i want to raise some buff orpington roosters and i want to know what the average time it takes to grow these guys to be butchered? how many weeks, months? foodrocks5- think of the people that kill ANYTHING they can to get food over in Africa. Its natural for a person to kill a chicken to eat. We give them to the locker and they PROPERLY take care of the chicken. (slaughter it). Think of the people that do not have ANYTHING to eat- they kill, take whatever they CAN to eat and try to survive.

What did you think of the Roosters' hit on Craig Wing in Round One? I see that Big Willie, Shrek, and Anasta have really improved the club attitude down at the Roosters. That was a dog act and really I had no surprise to hear how much Braith Anasta was enjoying it. Brad Fittler was one of the best, toughest, yet fair competitors I have ever watched. What he is doing with these f*$ktards from Belmore, I will never know.

Can you have 3 roosters in the same pen and not fight? I am going to raise 3 roosters from chicks, along with 3 hens. Can you keep all three roosters in a pen and not fight if they were all raised together?

Why are there more chickens than roosters on farms? I am puzzled! When I visit farms, there are usually about 30 chickens and only 2 roosters! Why is this?

Will roosters of the same breed fight if i put them in a pin together? Im getting 3 or 4 roosters of the same breed from a guy they are free ranged birds just walking around doing what they do together and there not in a pin or anything and they dont fight now so if i put them in a pin together will they fight?

Do Roosters ever lose their long tail feathers all in one hit? have been away for a week and noticed my roosters tail was missing all of his long feathers was he attacked or is this natural?

Who has been the greatest roosters player? I think the greatest player of all time for the roosters is Brad Fittler. He was the most skillful and greatest captain for the roosters. What ever level he played he always shown how the game was played. The left side step confused the opposition and he skill was like no other.

where do i go online to sell fighting roosters. where can i find people who will buy them? i have alot of fighting roosters differant kinds and sizes i need to sell as soon as possible but i dont know where to go to find people who want them for their worth... how do i find people who want them for what they are? let me be more specific. i am against fighting roosters. my soon to be ex husband was into it and he is gone and left no money for my kids and so i need to sell his stupid roosters, thats why i dont know where to go cause i dont do it. i need the money cause i am NOT for the fighting. they are in one pen now. they have never fought before. the only reason i say fighting roosters is their breed kind of and aparently they are worth more that way. if anyone knows where i can get $250+ each and them not be fighting roosters great other wise their catagory is fighting even though they haven't fought yet.

Why do roosters crow at 12am when everyone is sleeping? There is this rooster that is crowing non stop starting from like 12am. I'm going to try and catch it and take it to a farm, but that will be later.

What is the ratio of roosters to hens between chicken births? Like humans are 51:49 female to male what is rooster to hen?

what is the best way to introduce a new rooster into an established roosters domain? My new rooster is a Longhorn and my established one is a Brama. Both are about equal in height, alto the Longhorn is heavier. I have the Longhorn in a large dog kennel now and the Brama seems interested. I do NOT want to have a knock down fight. Thank you.

If you have chickens, and some baby roosters hatch, and they start fighting when they get bigger, is it ok? Are you guilty of "rooster" fighting even if you did nothing to encourage them to fight? Or are you required to keep them separated? But if you did that, it would look like a "rooster" fighting operation. So what do you have to do? Do you have to kill all but one of the baby roosters? cdabexx, the reason "most people only keep one rooster" is because is they keep more than one, the roosters will fight until one of them is DEAD. Its what they do!

Are roosters annoying when they start to crow? I live in a neighborhood with houses close by but plenty of room for the chickens. Would it be a good idea to get a rooster or would it annoy the neighbors?

How come Roosters know when exactly the sun will rise so they start singing? Well, I do not know the word so I say singing. How come even before the first light of Sun comes up they already know and start their noise to wake us up for those who live in Villages? Interesting question eh!

Is it illegal to watch two roosters fight? If two roosters are fighting in my back yard and people come to watch, is that considered "cock fighting"? Could I get into deep trouble, or is it ok as long as there's no bets involved?

Is it legal to own Roosters in Downtown Los Angeles? A couple of my neighbors have confused Roosters that crow at all hours of the day/night. I don't want to assume what they are being kept for, but since there are not chickens kept with them, and there are no farms nearby - first guess = c.o.c.k. fighting (which I believe to be less than legal). Also, where would I report this? Getting tired of waking up at 1:30 to rooster noises.

How many people at the Manly v Roosters game, 25,000?? The AFL got 86,000 for Cats v Hawks last night, how many will turn up for Manly and the Roosters on Sunday, I 've heard they are letting kids in for free to bolster the crowd!!! No wonder NRL is on it's knees in Sydney, the fans don't care. I saw Fittler on the TV promoting the game, c'mon 1 v 4 and you need to promote with free entry!!

How many roosters should I have with 100 chicken hends? I want to be able to hatch the eggs.

What's so special about donkeys and roosters that they get to be associated with vulgar language? What about other animals? I mean you can talk about milking the lizard and waxing the dolphin all you want but those words will never replace or be synonyms for the actual penis will they!

What's the best way to adjust a roosters attitude without having to put him in a pot? Rhode Island Red about to catch a boot to the backside. This one is particularly stubborn. He seems to feel that his female caretaker is nothing more than a large chicken, his to with as he pleases. I've corrected roosters that misbehaved in the past, as I said this one is stubborn. Just checking to see if anyone has a suggestion.

How much would it more than likely cost to buy two roosters? I'll add more details as needed. Okay, I'm just asking cause my sis's dog and mine accidentally got out and killed two roosters, and the owners want $400 for them, but I thought that was way too much. I don't think they were special roosters or anything.

Do Silkie Roosters get along OK with each other in the same pen? I have had other breeds of chickens, so I know basic chicken care. But this is the first time with Silkies. (My hen hatched out 4 Silkie chicks 3 weeks ago from eggs I bought. Can't tell genders yet. ) I've heard that they are more sociable that other breeds and the roosters can live in the same flock together without fighting. Is this true? Any other Silkie advice?

Will the sydney roosters bounce back to win the 2007 Grand Final? I'm asking the opinion of all sydney roosters fans or league fans to add there suggestions on here. Will they have the players and new coach to win the 2007 comp. I say YES

How can i keep hens and roosters from entering my yard? i have a standard 4' chainlink fence , i think the hens are bringing fleas in the yard

Is it illigal to cut off roosters cones that grow ontop of there head.? If it is what states.

Can roosters be trained or disciplined to crow and fight less? My 3 baby chicks all tourned out to be males so - no eggs. However they do eat centipedes, fertilize regularly, keep the weeds down and are generally entertaining except for crowing at inappropriate hours.

Why are my hens scared of my 2 roosters? my hens won't even go outside when the roosters are around. they won't get down off the roost so they can drink and eat. I have to put the food and water up by them so I know they are ok. but why are the scared of them. thank you. Need some help.

who can I give my baby male roosters to? I am thinking of borrowing a male rooster to mate with my chickens so as to continue having laying hens for eggs. When the eggs hatch I do not want to keep the males. Does anyone know who will take them. I cannot bear to kill them as I really love animals?

What are some of the first signs my chicks my be roosters?? I have one (polish crestes) I think is a rooster. He (or she maybe) has feathers down its legs and his little gobbler thing on his head is three (still small) fleshy sprouts.(one in the middle is straight up and smaller than the ones on each side of it which point kinda outward \ , / ) The rest of my chicks have one going down their beaks, or non at all. I have a a variety of breeds. So what are some of the signs i may have a rooster. Also the polish one i think is a male that i mentioned above has a toe growing off of another toe. If he happens to me my other rooster should i go but another grown rooster for my chickens because of the defect? (all my chicks are about 1 month old) Also, if you have the same info on turkeys let me know!! Thanks guys! i also have welsummers too why would i have to slaughter ir or give him away? ( I live way way way out in the country so its not like hes gonna bother anyone)

I have some chickens and I think a couple are roosters but they never crow? the couple I think are roosters never crow but do try to breed the hens to fertilize the eggs. Can anyone please tell me why the dont crow?

How do you tell the difference between male and female adult silky hens and roosters? I bought 3 at an auction on Saturday and were told they were all males. I have yet to hear any of them crow and I have seen 2 of them try to breed. The only difference I can see in them is that 2 of them have deep red almost purple faces and 1 has a bright red face.

what is a good treat to feed chickens and roosters during the winter ? i am new to raising them and would like a good vegetable or fruit treat to make or give them during the winter. any suggestions other than corn.. i hate to give just cracked corn .. would be appreciated. thank-you.

What if you get 2-3 or more roosters from a hatchery? What if you ordered day old chicks from a hatchery and you got 2-3 roosters. Because I heard that you have to have 1 rooster to every 6-8 hens or something. What would you do? How can you make sure you get all hens or maybe just one rooster? I really don't want any roosters. I am a total novice chicken person, but I am really interested in maybe eventually buying some chickens.

should the roosters be kicked out of the comp in favor of a central coast team? lets be honest now. they tried to buy a premiership by buying as many bulldogs as they could from the 2004 bulldogs comp winning side and instead they bought a wooden spoon, and players that urinate and defecate in public!

Raising ducks with chickens and roosters? I'm planning to get chickens and possibly a rooster but I was wondering if ducks would get along with them. They will be egg layers and I will get them when they are chicks. Can you recommend a good duck breed for eggs? Thanks! How big should the coop be? I planning to get 12 chickens and 2 or 3 ducks. Thanks!

What is the difference of feed conversion between hens and roosters for meat birds? We are raising meat birds in school and need to know.

How do take care of goats and roosters? What do you feed them do you have to do anything special for them?

when do amerucanas roosters start crowing and when do amerucana hes start laying?

How can you determin the sex of young chickens? hens or roosters? I have young 6 week old chickens.. Does anyone no how i can tell which ones will be hens or roosters?

Is it legal to have roosters in canberra? I live in residential canberra and I am getting 4 chooks. i would like to know if it is legal to have a rooster. thank you.

how do you tell the difference between roosters and hens when they're babies? i have 4 chicks, and i don't know how to tell the difference between them. i'd like to know.

I purchased baby chicks. How can I tell weather they are chickens or roosters? They have all their feathers, except on there heads, their is still some down feathers.

who scored the first point today with the Roosters n Dragons game? any point at all, not just a try. It could be a penalty goal, field goal (doubt it) or a try too.

How to market (or get rid of) extra roosters? Hatcheries send extra male chickens to keep goslings warm. I've given away all I can to friends in the last two years - what can I do with this year's little guys? I do not mind selling or giving them to someone to kill and eat - I just don't want to do that myself.

Where can i find the zoning laws for roosters and other livestock? is there a website or something i can look at?

What should they do to Tony Romo for fightin roosters? I know he done it. I seen him. But the leage ain't gonna do nuthin to him cuz he white and they are racist! Oh now a black man can't be serius? Man, there is more racistes than I thougt! Thanks x2000. Your feelin me, dawg!

where can i find someone to buy fighting roosters? i have alot of fighting roosters i need to sell a.s.a.p. but i dont know alot about it so i dont know where to find people who want them for that.

Why do roosters crow in the mornings only? I live on a farm. My mom is a farmer and her rooster Feathers allways crows around 6am.How come? Please answer this the best you can.

does anybody know two of our roosters died? our roosters are dying and we cant seem to find out why. they have enough space, food and water. and i dont think its from a fight because they grew up together an d we've never seen them fight before with each other. and know we only have 2 roosters left.

For people who can give me serious answers about chickens and roosters? I have a chicken and a white leghorn rooster who have been living together happily for several months. I don't know why but suddenly the hen has started attacking the rooster. She plucked and broke a bunch of his feathers near his bottom and he was bleeding. I don't think she is the brooding type because she has never done it so what could be wrong with her? Thanks.

Are you in favor of equal rights for gay and lesbian chickens and roosters? What about transsexual chickens? Should they be discriminated against? And why did they cross the road? To come out of the closet?

Can the Roosters win the title with Big Willie Mason in the team? I think he's definitely going to improve them, but whether he can take them all the way? I doubt it.

I am helping my grandma redo her kitchen and dining room in sunflowers and roosters. We need ideas? Her walls and cabinets need painted. Her counter tops are blue. If anyone has any ideas on colors or any decor tips pls help. thanks

When the roosters are busy crowing at dawn, what are the hens doing? Are they up and about, or do they wait for the roosters to wake them? Thank you!

Help! My pet roosters are attacking eachother all the time, what to do about it? They are cochin chickens. They do this all the time, and they get hurt badly and they bleed a lot on their combs and wattles, and I stopped the bleeding but it will just happen again, I'm worried that they will end up killing eachother or get hurt even worse. I don't know why they started doing this all of a sudden, they've been together since they were chicks, I've already tried separating one of them but it doesn't work out because he flies out of the other fence and they start attacking eachother again, I know a lot about roosters but I don't know what to do about this. I am not going to butcher them, I know it will solve the problem but I won't do this, these are my pets! correction: they are Cochin Bantam Roosters. I have 5 roosters together, and no hens, I did have 2 hens in there at one time but one of them died and the roosters kept picking on the other hen so i put it in with my other chickens and they do fine- 2 roosters and 4 hens, I have also tried putting one of the roosters that likes to fight in with my other chickens but it doesn't work out.

How can you determin the sex of young chickens? hens or roosters? I have young 4 week old chickens.. Does anyone no how i can tell which ones will be hens or roosters?

Are Roosters just as good to eat as hens? I heard rooster are tough & don't have as much meat as hens. Is this true?

What happens if in a henhouse there are more cockerels (roosters) than hens,and what if the opposite? The answer does not have to do with eggs or egg production or noise and quarrels or eating their food. The answer does not involve egg productivity,noise,quarrelling or eating habits.

How much do you think I can sell my roosters? How much do you think I should sell my roosters?I have some roosters and hens I want to use for Breeding so I can sell them. Their for show,Their very beautiful.Where can I sell them?Do I need A permit to sell. I live out away from city, I can own roosters in my area. Its like a farm here 2 1/2 acres and there are many roosters that are not show just wondering around.I have mine in their own cages. Only serious answers please. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/satanas_album/gallos/GALLO.jpg http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/satanas_album/gallos/gallo.jpg http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/satanas_album/gallos/gallo1.jpg Whats D.N.R