Mr. Luke (rooster) and Lady Black at CHOE
Roosters are an essential part of raising chickens. Rooster's will court, flirt, provide for, and protect their hens.
Rooster's flirt and court their hens
When a rooster spots the hen he wants, how he handles the hen depends on how often he is out with the hens, age, personality type, and sometimes breed. Young roosters and roo's that do not get to be out with their hens daily may become very aggressive by chasing and mating without a courting ritual. Older roosters and roo's who are out with their ladies on a daily basis tend to flirt and court their hens, and will usually select one most favored hen which will closely accompany him as he will will hunt insects and grub worms for her and noisily chirp to let the hens know that he will provide for them if they stay close to him. When a rooster wants a hen he demonstrates this by hanging one wing down and circling the desired hen.
Roosters will look for and share treats with their hens
Rooster's are good providers
They will seek out food for them and chirp excitedly to coax the hens to the food. Rooster's will wait until the hens eat before he eats. He will call them to the hen house at night making sure to get all of the hens in before he goes in. Every so often one hen may be rebellious and not mind the rooster. He will get her in check soon enough. In the chicken world the males are dominant and rule the roost , so to speak.
Rooster's are very protective
Most roosters will fight to the death to save their hens from competing roosters and protect them from predators by hiding them or fighting off the predator. (Video of rooster courting and mating a hen below).
Rooster's flirt and court their hens
When a rooster spots the hen he wants, how he handles the hen depends on how often he is out with the hens, age, personality type, and sometimes breed. Young roosters and roo's that do not get to be out with their hens daily may become very aggressive by chasing and mating without a courting ritual. Older roosters and roo's who are out with their ladies on a daily basis tend to flirt and court their hens, and will usually select one most favored hen which will closely accompany him as he will will hunt insects and grub worms for her and noisily chirp to let the hens know that he will provide for them if they stay close to him. When a rooster wants a hen he demonstrates this by hanging one wing down and circling the desired hen.
Roosters will look for and share treats with their hens
Rooster's are good providers
They will seek out food for them and chirp excitedly to coax the hens to the food. Rooster's will wait until the hens eat before he eats. He will call them to the hen house at night making sure to get all of the hens in before he goes in. Every so often one hen may be rebellious and not mind the rooster. He will get her in check soon enough. In the chicken world the males are dominant and rule the roost , so to speak.
Rooster's are very protective
Most roosters will fight to the death to save their hens from competing roosters and protect them from predators by hiding them or fighting off the predator. (Video of rooster courting and mating a hen below).
