When One Loud Rooster Turns the Coop into a Drama Zone
Life on the farm often comes with surprises, and sometimes those surprises arrive with feathers, a loud crow, and plenty of attitude. Yes, we’re talking about that unwanted cock in the chicken coop – the one who thinks he’s the star of the show.
At Oriberg Farm, our hens are the queens of the coop. They provide us with golden-yolked eggs, scratch happily in the dirt, and cluck away in peace. But when a rooster shows up where he isn’t meant to be, things can change quickly. Suddenly, the hens are glancing nervously over their shoulders, and the morning calm is replaced with a chorus of competitive crowing.
Roosters can be protective, noisy, and a little bossy. While one rooster has his place in a breeding flock, too many cocks in the coop can upset the balance. They compete for attention, ruffle feathers, and sometimes stress the hens. This means fewer eggs, more drama than we’d like, and a lot of unintended entertainment for anyone watching!
So, what do you do with an unwanted cock? On the farm, we handle it carefully and responsibly. Sometimes, he gets a new home with someone who needs a strong protector for their hens. Other times, he becomes part of a wholesome farm meal – nothing goes to waste. Every creature has a role, even if that role comes with a bit of attitude and morning theatrics.
The story of the unwanted cock reminds us of something bigger: balance matters. Just as our flocks thrive when harmony is restored, so too do our lives when we clear away what doesn’t belong.
At Oriberg Farm, every creature plays its part in the circle of farm life – even the loud, pushy roosters. They remind us daily that the farmyard, like life, is never dull, always full of surprises, and occasionally hilariously dramatic.
