Would you keep a Cockerel?

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I recently acquired a few hens from a friend of mine. They were only a few months old and we noticed that one was more colourful than the other. As male chooks are generally more colourful than the females we had our suspicions!Everyday we listened but we didn't hear it - until one day out came a very tentative "ur-e-ur-e-urrrr". Oh dear - it just got worse and eventually the little chap had to go back to its original owner! Fortunately he's now found a good home and not ended up in the pot. Although we live on 2 acres of bushland, we wouldn't consider keeping a cockerel. We like our peace and quiet! Although it would be fun to have a few chicks running about! How about the rest of you Poultry keepers out there? What are your views?