What are roosters used for besides making more chickens?

Roosters neutered a young age produce capons, which are a nice change of pace from chicken when it comes to a meal. I've had capons on several occasions. Size-wise, they're a bit larger than today's common broiler/fryer chickens and they can be stuffed with a reasonable amount of filling. read more

Besides that, roosters are only good for alarm clocks and eating. If the bird is too old (more than 6 mos or so), it's going to be pretty tough and only good for stewing, but under 6 mos you can cook them anyway you like. read more

In countries where roosters are not culled as chicks from the hatch, there are basically close to an equal number of hens and roosters. Both are serve their roles separate and coupled roles well; as producers of future progeny, as protectors of the flock, as egg layers and as meat. read more

But some breeds are known for more docile roosters than others. Our favorite source for checking out personalities, among many other characteristics, is Henderson’s Chicken Breed Chart. Best Chicken Toys: Entertaining Your Backyard Chickens. Generally, the more a cockerel is handled as a chick, the less likely he is to become an aggressive rooster. read more