12 fascinating facts about roosters

Pam Freeman shares interesting facts about roosters. Even chicken enthusiasts may not know:

• Rooster reproduction is driven by the sun
• Roosters are not always in charge, but do keep order among the hens
• You can have more than one rooster

Source: Backyard Poultry, May 31, 2022. Link.

A rooster is not needed to have chicken eggs. Hens will lay eggs regardless of whether a rooster is around or not. A rooster’s job is the fertilization of those eggs.”

Also see:

• How long do roosters live? The Hen’s Loft. Link.
• Why roosters crow and other odd chicken questions, Backyard Poultry, May 31, 2022. Link.