Could I have ALL rooster? pics posted finally and pic heavy

[HeatherLynn]

Ok Started out with 6 Br's 6 Easter Eggers and 8 chicks that were sold as golden comets but hare RIR/Buff Orp mix. Ok some are in the freezer already since they were such horribly loud crowers, bully's and illegal where I live. All were purchased as pullets. I know for sure all 6 br's were roosters but now the others have me worried.

I now I have 5 easter eggers at 28 weeks who have not laid. I also have 6 golden comets at 20 to 22 weeks who have not laid. The golden comets are a bit smallish so they may be slightly younger than I was told so I may be off a couple weeks on age. Not eggs though. Not one. I am going through feed like mad, they are stuck in a coop and large enclosed run since we are unable to fix a dog issue but they are given fresh veggies, veggie and fruit scraps, melons and whole fruit for treats, and a bit of yogurt now and then. Nada.

Ok so time to be honest with myself and find out if I might have the worst luck ever. Struggling with pics but should be up in a few.

Ok these are my eggers which I just think are the cutest things especially when their cheeks get all puffy BUT 28 weeks no eggs. Upside is no crowing either.

ok these are the "comets" who are 20 to 22 weeks old

And I have to include my only remaining Br Rooster just because I think he is pretty and he would be left out. Challenging to take pics when he is awake though. He only plays and stays distracted with the mop for so long and then its back to being a little bully.

 

[realmofthewoodsranch]

Your golden comets... as long as they are reddish, they're girls, no worries. They will lay when they are ready! I find a good test is to try and pet them starting at the hackle feathers and petting towards the tail. If they squat, they're ready to breed, which means they will lay eggs shortly afterwards. Take a break from worrying for a little while! Kick up your feet and relax!

 

[warmfuzzies]

All of he EEs I see look like pullets too. Be patient, I have had some not lay untill 8 months.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

THe one on the bottom left in the 2nd photo may be male. The others (excluding your barred rock) are pullets. There is an article on www.browneggblueegg.com about taming roosters. Pretty effective, too.

 

[HeatherLynn]

Could it possibly be the heat is affecting them? I have to go out twice a day to "water" them with the sprinkler just to keep them from panting.

This guy is pretty tame as long as the gals are napping in their house. He is just really defensive about them. He just became the head man a few weeks ago and I think he is still working on his security in that position. The last head man headed for the freezer but not before beating up on him a bit.

 

[tattoozz]

the heat may have something to do with it i believe

my pullets here are not laying like they did this spring either

it's taking me 2 days to get what i did during the spring in 1 day

been very hot and humid here...but finally have rain here all day today and suppose to be for next few days also

so maybe it will help

my golden comets started to lay at 22 weeks here..but i also didnt put a rooster in until first week in July

hopefully it helps

 

[luvchicks8]

All but the Barred rock look like hens to me.

 

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

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I agree - the barred rock is the only roo in the bunch.

 

[LindseyM12]

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I agree - the barred rock is the only roo in the bunch.

Agreed

 

[krazycow6]

I see all girlys but your beautiful jailbird..lol.