Roosters<\/a> can be difficult. They are a lot harder to take care of than hens. That’s why I don’t suggest keeping any roosters you end up with if you are a beginner to raising chickens. Roosters are known for being mean and can chase after and peck at you sometimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRoosters may scare children or adults when they approach the chicken coop. As a beginner, this is something that you may not want to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another reason roosters are not suggested for beginners is that roosters will mate with hens. So the eggs you get may be fertile, which some people find offputting for eating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another reason roosters I don’t recommend roosters for beginners is that they are loud. They crow a lot, not just in the morning. If you keep any roosters, your family and neighbors may not be very happy with you. In a lot of towns and cities, it’s actually not permitted to keep roosters because of the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For all of these reasons, having a rooster as a beginner can just be too much to handle and can be a huge hassle. If you end up with a rooster, consider selling it. You can always get another rooster when you have more experience raising chickens. And if you do want to hatch your own chicks, just join a local chicken Facebook group. You’ll find that you can easily buy fertilized eggs from other people who do keep roosters and hens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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