rooster-care
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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Tips on Rooster Care; Keep Your Stud in Top Form
July 5, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Feed & Health
Rooster care is something many of us don’t think about often, but there are a few things we can do to keep our roosters in good shape. Even the best rooster breed may need a hand once in awhile, so let’s talk about some of the issues roosters encounter.
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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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How to Tame Aggressive Rooster Behavior
May 4, 2021 · Rhonda Crank · Feed & Health
If you have a rooster, chances are you’ve been spurred or chased. Some breeds are more prone to aggressive rooster behavior than others.
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