Stripes the Rooster

Stripes the Rooster is a handsome Silver Wyandotte, hatched 27 February 2022. He’s used to cats, dogs and people. He’s calm when being held, and loves to strut around confidently in the yard, let loose a crow and check out all things curious. He isn’t the slightest bit aggressive towards people, dogs or cats, and likes to sneak into the house for company and to try to roost when he’s being kept away from the flock and free ranging.

Why does he need a new home?
Well, Stripes is a virile young man and many of our chickens are quite small, and he’s causing them significant stress, and hence impacting their health and quality of life. He’s also become a bully towards our original gentleman Rooster Ralf, who is much smaller than him. He’s chasing him and blocking him in the chicken coop and denying access to food and water. So, young Stripes needs a new home.

What kind of home is ideal for Stripes?
Stripes would be great in a vineyard or horse paddock where he can be part of a natural pest control approach - he loves fresh caterpillars ands snails - and free range.
He’s fit and healthy, but is a carrier of ILT, a respiratory virus, and so can only be around other chickens, ducks etc. if they’ve been vaccinated. (His leg is up in the photos because he’s about to step into the veggie patch for a treat!!!)
He would also be brilliant as a pet rooster, as he’s curious, non aggressive, loves company and will eat grains out of your hand.

If you can offer a lovely home for Stripes that would be wonderful.
He’s located in Sutherland Shire, NSW.
If you can assist with Re-homing or transport please E-Mail stripestherooster@myyahoo.com