Wasn't sure where to post this...chicken behaviors or raising chicks.
Today I witnessed my 11 wk old roo (wyandotte/??) mounting a mommy silkie.
My two silkies hatched a few eggs this summer and they have been raising them since. Is it normal for such a young roo to want to do the deed? He hasn't even crowed yet!!!
He is also the largest of all the chicks...practically the size of my 20 wk olds. Should I take him away from the mommies and rest of the 8 and 11 wk olds and put him in with the adults?
Any ideas??
Thanks for the help BYCers!
Today I witnessed my 11 wk old roo (wyandotte/??) mounting a mommy silkie.
He is also the largest of all the chicks...practically the size of my 20 wk olds. Should I take him away from the mommies and rest of the 8 and 11 wk olds and put him in with the adults?
Any ideas??
Thanks for the help BYCers!