We lost our rooster overnight. Nicest one we've had and also quietest. And the only chicken we've named (others become dinner, don't name your dinner). I expected to lose a bird or two with the polar vortex cold because some are getting old, but he went when the weather warmed up. Not sure what happened. No trauma on him.
Kiddo was a little sad since this was the first rooster that didn't try to attack him (which was why we kept him and not any of the other ones)
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Sorry. I know how that goes - the named ones become pets.
I have 2 really NICE roosters right now, buff Orpingtons. Easy to handle boys - I can pick them up, pet them, carry them around, and they are happy. They are not mean to my hens. I don’t worry about them around the grandkids. If you lived anywhere near me, I would give one to you.
@Myrth we'll pick up some pullets this spring and usually someone drops a rooster off at the feed store. Thank you for the thoughtfulness.