Sara-W Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 3 weeks ago one of my new araucana x chicks turned out to be a cockerel. He has been crowing every morning since and although my neighbours have said they don't mind us keeping a cockerel he has been making me quite anxious Its not the noise that's the problem (he crows between 7am-7:45am and is then quiet all day) its more the worry of him being aggresive to the hens -one of my hens Queenie is disabled and could be a potential target for bullying, luckily the other hens don't bully her at all and she often enjoys a dustbath with Endora (top hen) I was going to try and keep Ritchie (keeping him away from Queenie) but my sister's best friend who lives on a lovely big farm has 9 hens and has been looking for a cockerel. I will be sad to see him go but I think this is the best option for everyone as I never intended on keeping a cockerel and Ritchie will have a great life on the farm. He will be free ranging every day with 9 lovely hens, will be well looked after and I will be able to go and visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Sounds like a perfect solution . Lucky Ritchie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solopuff Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Lucky you, it sounds like a really good solution. I'm sure he will be very happy with all those girlies! I've been trying to rehome a gold silkie cockerel without any luck so far - it's really hard when they are nice boys and you want to find a nice home for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Pleased it's all worked out well for him and you Lucky boy Solopuff-Hope that you manage to find a nice home for your lad too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Pleased it's all worked out well for him and you Lucky boy Solopuff-Hope that you manage to find a nice home for your lad too ditto to both from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Glad that it has all worked out xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
