BenHelen Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Why is it so difficult to sell cockerels, we are giving ours away and still no one wants them They are not exactly ugly either!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Loads of people think cockerels are too noisy, especially those who live in rural areas. I reckon our neighbours would complain if we got one - our chickens are noisy enough as it is! Keep trying, I'm sure someone will want them, they are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I think lots of people would love to have one but would be worried about the neighbours in urban gardens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Its simple there are too many cockerels and not as many breeders Most breeders will keep a cockerel or two from last years hatch to breed from the following year Breeders that breed for show want a good example of the breed and rarely bring in fresh blood Sadly its part of the hatching experience - you often have to cull the cockerels try the Practical Poultry forum to advertise them free to good home - that section is over-run with cockerels at this time of year though also try city farms, childrens farm parks etc.. Whatever you do dont send them to auction without pairing them with a female Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 he is beautiful! however we always cull our boys when we hatch eggs! we made that decision before buying the incubator (as chief broody hen always gets bored when we give her real eggs!) let them grow big enough and have them for dinner! also no one wants them as they dont lay eggs! where did you get him from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 In a more pragmatic age, people would cull them and save the best for breeding, or rear them for the table. Now more people are viewing them as pets as opposed to livestock and find themselves unable to cull unwanted males. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Pair the cockerel with a Millie fleur hen a, or two, (not related!!) and sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 OMG he is gorgeous! I'd have had one off you - but funny enough, I'm collecting a Millefleur cockerel on Sunday that I've reserved. I've said to hubby how much I love my cockerels & would love to have a cockerel rescue. But somehow it just wouldn't work as I'd be a very very popular lady! There is something about cockerels though - I love all mine to bits. I have mine for breeding purposes, but they really are well loved pets too. I love the way they look after their ladies, are true gentleman & their stunning colours. Little Bingo is about as tall as a pint glass & tries to look big & macho, but he is so soppy when you scoop him up. It's funny. Stunning cockerels you have there! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 What gorgeous boys! There is someone on the Practical Poultry forum who will aim to take cockerels for rehoming: http://www.practicalpoultry.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1203174700/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Why so hard to sell cockerels??? Because they don't lay eggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Its the noise factor for me, I'd love a cockerel! Especially that one! Someone near me has one, I can often hear it crow ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Depending on where you are, *Here* takes in unwanted cockerels i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenHelen Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 What gorgeous boys! There is someone on the Practical POultry forum who will aim to take cockerels for rehoming: http://www.practicalpoultry.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1203174700/0 Link won't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 You need to be a member to view certain sections If you sign up - go to the wanted section and the person you are looking for is Beegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
