Author Topic: Suitable cockerel (Read 5779 times)

twizzel · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2014, 08:18:34 am »

I too had a light sussex that was evil- you took your life into your own hands going into the pen.

I've now got 3 maran cockerels that I've had since 4 wks old and they are very good natured and have produced some nice offspring crossed with my light sussex and commercial hybrid hens.

Steph Hen · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2014, 09:00:37 am »

Brahmas and orpingtons are gentleman.
But as someone else said, they are heavy, and also eat a lot.

Victorian Farmer · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2014, 11:35:37 am »

You need to work whith them when they start growing . The more time the better .

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #18 on:** September 22, 2014, 03:17:42 pm »

In my experience it's down to the individual bird. I've kept or known of the following breeds with really nasty cockerels: Lemon Cuckoo Orpington, Wyandotte, Marans, Barnevelder, Brahma ..... Our current Silver Grey Dorking cockerels are all very laid back and the Speckled Sussex is a real softie. We have one Dorking available - whereabouts are you?

madchickenlady · « **Reply #19 on:** September 22, 2014, 05:09:34 pm »

I am in Suffolk which I am guessing a is a little far from you (?) but thank you for the offer. I have been offered a six month old Brahma who I am going to give a chance. Thank you very much for all your replies, it has been an interesting thread. I am sure I am not the only one who really appreciates the humour on the forum. If feeling low I will browse the topics and always find something to make me smile, giggle and generally raise my spirits!

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #20 on:** September 22, 2014, 08:04:53 pm »

Yes, too far from us. The Brahma I knew of was fine when he was young but got progressively more cantankerous with age. "Cantankerous" is a word I don't get to use very often - I like it!