@kummerhomestead: Why do you need a rooster? 🐓 Your hens will lay eggs without one, but here are 3 big reasons we keep roosters on the homestead: 1️⃣ He’s the alpha — keeps order in the flock. 2️⃣ He’s the protector — always on predator watch and ready to defend. 3️⃣ He’s the fertilizer — if you want chicks, you need fertile eggs. That’s it. Simple, but essential. Would you keep a rooster in your flock? 👇