1. Introduction

Looking for a rooster for your ornamental chickens? At De Hagedoorn you can request a rooster that matches your preferred ornamental breed. Simply mention the breed you are looking for when ordering.

2. Key characteristics

• Type: ornamental breed rooster
• Suitable for: ornamental chicken flocks
• Fertile eggs: possible
• Size: depends on breed
• Temperament: depends on breed
• Vaccinated: yes

3. Temperament and behaviour

A rooster often provides additional structure within the flock and interacts closely with the hens. Behaviour varies according to breed and individual character.

4. Why keep a rooster?

A rooster is not required for egg production, but it is necessary for fertile eggs and is often appreciated as part of a complete flock.

5. Housing and care

Provide sufficient space, feeding areas and a safe environment for both hens and rooster.

Important after purchase: newly purchased chickens should initially be fed chick meal before gradually transitioning to regular feed.

6. Who is this suitable for?

• ornamental chicken keepers;
• hobby flocks;
• keepers wanting fertile eggs;
• customers looking for a specific rooster breed.

7. Which chickens can this rooster live with?

Ideally, the rooster should be kept with hens of the same or a similar ornamental breed.

8. Why choose an ornamental breed rooster?

A rooster completes the flock and gives hobby keepers the opportunity to obtain fertile eggs while enhancing the visual appeal of the group.

9. You may also be interested in

• Wyandotte ornamental chicken
• Silkie ornamental chicken
• LW Layer Mix

10. Advice from De Hagedoorn

Choose a rooster that fits the size and temperament of your existing hens. Let us know which breed you are looking for when placing your order.

Not sure whether this is the right choice for your flock? Feel free to contact Sonja Neven (0479 95 65 01 in the morning).