Tiggy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 my girls are squabbling very badly and I wondered if a small cockeral would be a good idea, would a bantam boy be OK with my girls - warrens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dance in the dark Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Well, if you can keep a cockerel it's not a bad idea. It might not stop them squabbling amongst themselves though. A lot of people like to keep cockerels with hens because he will protect them, and, in fact, if a fox were to come by, a good cockerel will defend his girls to the death and hopefully, allow the girls the chance to get away. If you are able to get a cockerel I would, although if you have warrens I wouldn't hatch any eggs, just because you will never find homes for hybrid based cross breed boys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Im not intending to breed from him, just keep the girls in order. Nursey is being a right little madam and Queenie then joins in, Ive had my 3 newbies for a month and poor little Rosie is being picked on so much, Pepper is a bit braver. Dutchesss was adopted as a 2 year old the same day as the little ones and has been fine Ive never had a problem with intros before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I've managed to track down a lady locally who is going to let me have a pekin boy and see how things go, Should be interesting, Im at home for the next 2 days so can keep an eye on things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dance in the dark Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I wonder how you go about introducing a cockerel..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 my cockerel does nothing to keep the peace in fact he'll run the other way if a squabble breaks out but he does add something to the flock I'm just not sure what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Harvey my cock has been great from the start. I just popped him in and apart from a few seconds stand of with top chook there were no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 my little fella has been named Speedy, he is really fast and not very old the girls are now chasing him instead of fighting eachother. I'm not sure its very fair but he is fearless and keeps comming back. He is a cheeky little chap and I think Im in love even if the girlies are not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I have pekins and the 3 girls I got first were always fighting!!!! So spoke with the breeder who had a boy needing a home........so I got a georgous pekin cockerel to join them!! (yes I did ask my neighbours both sides first!!!!! Just aswell as he does love to doodle doo ) He is such a gent!!!! (also very handsome!) It's wonderful to see him searching and calling the girls over to any little tasty tit bit he finds!!! He keeps them in check to and is just....my favourite (don't tell the girls!! ) He's always on alert and attentive to his girls I'm sure you'll be pleased you've got him, he sounds a fiesty little fellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 If you can have a cockerel then don't miss out as they can be grand chaps. My boy sorts our squabbles (if he hears a squabble he runs down the path, wings out, to intervene and sort things out) and he defends any new ladies (making intros so much easier). Add to that the fact that cockerels are so good looking and real characters - I'd say it's a 'no brainer' All the same, I'd try and go somewhere, where there are several cockerels to choose from, so you can hear them crow before deciding on one as some cockerels have much nicer crows than others. It is not just a case of loudness, but some sound like strangled cats whereas others have the real thing (though I have not worked out if this is an individual or a breed thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
