rooster behavior
Rooster Behavior in Your Backyard Flock
January 27, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
Bruce and Elaine Ingram share their tips and tricks for understanding and managing rooster behavior.
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One Rooster Too Many?
November 17, 2021 · Gail Damerow · Chickens 101
The hen-to-rooster ratio refers to the ideal number of hens per rooster. The average optimal ratio for heavier breeds is eight hens per rooster, although a peak-form rooster can handle 12 or more.
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Chicken Spurs: Who Gets Them?
May 13, 2021 · Pam Freeman · Feed & Health
What is a Chicken Spur? A chicken spur is actually part of the shank bone that’s covered with a hard layer made of keratin; the same thing found in our fingernails and hair. Spurs are routinely found on roosters and they’re used for protection and fighting.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Rooster Spurs
March 14, 2019 · Pam Freeman · Chickens 101
Do All Roosters Get Spurs? Learn why they grow, what they are used for, and how to maintain rooster spurs.
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