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  1. Roosters: Everything You Need To Know - BackYard Chickens

    Sep 12, 2014 · Introduction This article is written to provide you with all the information on roosters that you will need to decide if you want, and how to house one. I don't have a lot of experience with …

  2. The Bantam Rooster | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens

    Sep 1, 2022 · What Exactly Is a Bantam Rooster? The word “bantam” simply means small. Bantam chickens are miniature versions of standard breeds, usually about one-fourth to one-half the size of a …

  3. The Complete Guide to Telling a Rooster from a Hen

    Mar 28, 2022 · A rooster's comb will typically be large, well-developed, and very red. Combs can be used to show hens that a rooster is sexually mature. And hens tend to favor roosters with large, …

  4. Raising Roosters to be Family-Friendly - BackYard Chickens

    Jun 3, 2014 · The other one is a house rooster, which is another story. Since we started keeping chickens about eight years ago, we have had seven roosters in total. Only one was really mean. …

  5. Roster Collars: Everything you need to know - BackYard Chickens

    May 30, 2020 · -If rooster does death kicks and left to his own devices, he will fall over, injure some part of his body in his thrashing, crown and waddle turn purple, and die. -If you have tightened the collar …

  6. The difference between Hens and Roosters - BackYard Chickens

    Nov 17, 2021 · The basic differences between a Rooster and Hen. The difference between a Hen and a Rooster One thing to note is Hen means Female, Rooster means Male, Pullet means female under 1 …

  7. Rooster Spurs: Everything You Need to Know - BackYard Chickens

    May 11, 2022 · If you have ever spent some time around a rooster, you have probably noticed the sharp, scary-looking protrusions on its legs. Rooster spurs are a natural feature found on every single …

  8. Chicken Laws and Ordinances (And how to change them)

    Jun 26, 2013 · As with any agricultural enterprise, keeping chickens is subject to a variety of often complex laws and regulations. Most towns and cities in the USA have some local law and/or …

  9. Chicken Laws & Ordinances - BackYard Chickens

    May 23, 2025 · Indianapolis Indiana Chicken Ordinance Are Chickens Allowed in this locationYesMax Chickens Allowed12 adult (8+ months) fowl (chickens, ducks, quail, and pigeons)Rooster …

  10. Common Rooster Myths - Clearing Up Rooster Misinformation

    Jun 27, 2015 · Keeping a rooster can be fun and rewarding, and they are often great additions to the flock, and beautiful to boot. However, there is a lot of misinformation floating around about them, and …