Five cockerels at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre looking for new homes

The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre has five gorgeous cockerels in a variety of sizes so you can find your ladies their perfect match.

Introducing a cockerel to your brood does have its benefits. A male chicken will protect the females from danger, search out food for them and maintain the pecking order.

Of course, with a cockerel, you may never need an alarm clock again. And cock-a-doodle-doo is a far nicer sound to wake to than the electronic buzzes everyone’s become accustomed to anyway.

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If you think your chickens do make a good match, be aware, Ashley Heath Animal Centre is currently closed for general visits so don’t just turn up.

Appointments are being arranged for specific animals but your first step should be to get in touch with the rescue centre to express an interest. You can find out more about the adoption process on the Ashley Heath Animal Centre website.

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Five Dorset cockerels looking for flocks

Martin

Martin wants to find his flock. Picture: RSPCA

Colour: Cream and black
Age: Approximately 2 years

Martin is a small cockerel who was brought in as a stray.

He likes to perch on his house and enjoys a lofty position, reaching surprisingly high heights.

He prefers to be scatter fed.

:: For more information on Martin, visit the RSPCA website

Arlo

Arlo would love a brood to take care of. Picture: RSPCA

Colour: Grey/lilac point
Age: Approximately 1 year

Arlo is a smart-looking cockerel looking for a forever home with a flock to call his own.

:: For more information on Arlo, visit the RSPCA website

Hank

Hank would like a coop to call his own. Picture: RSPCA

Colour: Black and cream
Age: Approximately 1 year

Hank is a very impressive cockerel who is sure to be a hit with the ladies.

:: For more information on Hank, visit the RSPCA website

Wyatt

Wyatt is sure to turn your chickens' heads. Picture: RSPCA

Colour: Black and cream
Age:  Approximately 1 year

Wyatt would be a great addition to a flock of chickens looking for that perfect man in their life.

:: For more information on Wyatt, visit the RSPCA website

Cluck Norris

Cluck Norris is looking for some larger chickens to take care of. Picture: RSPCA

Colour: Brown and orange
Age: Approximately 2 years

Cluck Norris is an eye-catching large cockerel who was also brought in as a stray.

In typical cockerel fashion he becomes territorial.

:: For more information on Cluck Norris, visit the RSPCA website

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These five boys are typical cockerels who do crow, however given plenty of space they are happy to do their own thing.

They are looking to be rehomed to existing flocks with ladies of a similar size to themselves.

They will need somewhere they can be free to roam, forage and scratch about with a secure chicken coop in a large enclosed area approximately 12ft by 6ft or larger.