rachel84 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Hi All, We sadly lost our cockerel a couple of weeks ago - I think I mentioned on my thread about our sick hen (now seems ok after her antibiotics *touch wood*). He seemed a little off colour on the Friday and was dead Saturday morning when I went to check on them which was a bit of a shock as he was only 1 year old. I have given them a couple of weeks to settle and all seem happy and healthy and would like to start thinking about replacing him. Where is a good place to look? I was very lucky with him as he was a nice gentle boy and I would like another good natured chap. Are any breeds better than others for this? There are ad's online for cockerel's but i don't want to just buy/rescue a complete unknown and I want to make sure he has been raised properly and vaccinated etc where required. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 My experience of good natured cockerals is limited to orpingtons (bantam and large), LF sussex and LF brahmas. However, really its down to individual birds, so at one level anything is a risk. Although rehoming is often luck of the draw, I would probably look at a reputable breeder first, they are often happy to give away a cockeral for nothing. Another avenue might be your local vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Orpingtons suffer in later life from chronic hip problems due to the show breeding of a heavy chest, so I would avoid them even though they generally have a nice nature. We have a very nice Wyandotte. I agree with Daphne, try reputable breeders as they will always have extra healthy cockerels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Our local Bantam breeder had lots of young cockerels in the run with our girls. Most breeders have too many so you should be able to find one from a local breeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel84 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Ok great, thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
