There are different kinds of roosters available throughout the world. Generally roosters are raised and popular globally for their good quality meat production and for hatching eggs.
Hundreds of breeds exist and roosters of each breed has special characteristics and nature. Most of the people generally like to raise some roosters which have docile nature and friendly with humans.
Different Kinds of Roosters
Here we are describing about various types of roosters which are available and suitable for raising on your flock.
1. American Roosters
United States is the home to many roosters among the hundreds available breeds of roosters. They were developed in the USA, even some are named after their home states.
For example Iowa Blue, Barred Plymouth Rock, White Plymouth Rock, California Gray, Rhode Island Red, Delaware, New Hampshire etc. Among these breeds, Barred Plymouth Rock is one of the most historically grounded.
The American Standard of Perfection first recognized the Barred Plymouth Rock as a distinct breed in 1874. They are well known and popular for their non-confrontational behavior. And Barred Plymouth Rock roosters are commonly used for backyard chicken raising.
2. European Roosters
There are many kinds of roosters which were developed in Europe. Altsteirers and Sulmtaler roosters are from two European countries Belgium and Austria.
East Frisian Gulls, Bergischer Long Crowers and some other roosters are from Germany. Frizzle Fowl, Old English Games and Marsh Daisies rooster breed were developed in the UK.
Among the European breeds, the Buff Orpington roosters are most common and popular breed. Buff Orpingtons also known as Golden Beauties in some places.
They are very popular around the world mostly for their quiet or docile nature and for their plump and juicy meat. Polish rooster is also another European rooster breed.
3. Rooster of Other Breeds
Along with the American and European roosters, there are many more roosters available which were developed from the various countries around the world. India, Canada, Chile, China and many more countries have their own rooster breeds.
Chinese Silkie is one of these breeds that is considered as a best medicinal food and it has already created a reputation. The meat of this breed help to protect against diseases like anemia and diabetes.
If you are raising some chickens & roosters in your backyard for long time, then you might see many more local breeds available in your area.
4. Hybrid Roosters
The roosters which are developed by crossing purebreds are known as hybrid roosters. There are several hybrid roosters available. More egg laying, durability in the cold weather, producing eggs at an earlier age, highly meat production etc. are the main purpose of hybrid chicken breeds.
Red Sex Link, Black Sex Link, cross of Rhode Island Red and Delaware Chickens, Cherry Eggers, Cinnamon Queens, cross of Rhode Island Red and Barred Rock Chicken etc. are well known hybrid rooster breeds.
I think you have got a better idea about various kinds of roosters breed. If you want to raise one or a few roosters in your flock, then choose the breed which produce more quality meat, quiet in nature, make less noise and very friendly with humans. Thank you!
