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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: The Rooster Species and Historical Significance 5
  • Taxonomy 6
  • Origin and Distribution 6
  • Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Roosters 7
  • Physical Features of Roosters 7
  • Behavioral/Territorial Characteristics of Roosters 8
  • Other General Rooster Information 9
  • Types of Roosters 9
  • American Roosters 10
  • European Roosters 11
  • Asian Roosters 12
  • Hybrid Roosters 12
  • Historical and Religious Significance 13
  • Animism and Shamanism 13
  • Buddhism 15
  • Hinduism 15
  • Judaism 16
  • Christianity 16
  • Islam 17
  • Chapter Two: Keeping Roosters as Pets 19
  • Do You Need a Permit? 20
  • Rooster Regulations You May Encounter 22
  • Pros and Cons of Keeping a Rooster 25
  • Rooster Introduction 27
  • Rooster Introduction to a Flock of Hens 27
  • Rooster Introduction to a Flock with Existing Roosters 28
  • Costs of Keeping a Rooster 30
  • Chapter Three: How to Purchase and Select a Healthy Rooster 35
  • Where to Purchase Roosters 36
  • Farm Stores 37
  • Chick Hatchery 38
  • Private/Backyard Breeders 39
  • Adoption for Unwanted Roosters 40
  • Guidelines before Purchasing a Rooster 41
  • Signs of a Healthy Chick 45
  • Chapter Four: Coops and Enclosures for Roosters 49
  • Housing Options for Roosters and Chickens 50
  • Wooden Housing 50
  • Plastic Housing 52
  • Chicken Arks 53
  • Location and Size of the Enclosure 53
  • Chicken Bedding 54
  • Chapter Five: Nutrition and Feeding 57
  • The Basics of Feeding a Chicken 58
  • Feeding a Rooster 59
  • Water for Your Roosters 59
  • Feeding Scratch or Scraps to Your Roosters 60
  • Eating Habits of Roosters 61
  • Tips in Proper Feeding 62
  • Chapter Six: Grooming and Entertaining Your Roosters 65
  • Grooming Your Roosters 66
  • Bathing Your Rooster 66
  • Trimming Your Rooster’s Spurs 69
  • Entertaining Your Roosters 71
  • The Importance of Entertaining Your Roosters 71
  • How to Entertain Roosters 72
  • Chicken Toys 73
  • Chapter Seven: Preparing Your Roosters for Show 77
  • Tips in Preparing Your Roosters for Showing 78
  • Guidelines before Presenting Your Rooster 83
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Roosters 87
  • How to Set Up the Breeding Flock 88
  • How Roosters Flirt with the Hens 89
  • The Mating Process 90
  • Egg Fertilization 91
  • Egg Hatching 93
  • Chick Rearing 94
  • Caponizing or Neutering Roosters 95
  • Guidelines in Caponizing a Rooster 95
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Roosters Healthy 99
  • Common Avian Illnesses 100
  • Chapter Ten: Care Sheet and Summary 105
  • Photo Credits 115
  • References 117

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