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    Options for RIR Rooster

    I would guess 4 lbs, (I am not at home right now so will check tonight). We probably could wait at least a week or two to butcher him. I'll be sure to wear some body armor in the mean time when I go in their run. He is pretty aggressive. Thanks
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    Options for RIR Rooster

    So is he too young to eat now at 13 weeks? We probably could wait unless his crowing reaches the point that it bothers the neighbors. No complaints yet just trying to be a good neighbor.
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    Options for RIR Rooster

    Thank you both for your fast response. Now we just have to decide if we do it or the hatchery! As first-time chicken owners I think we do need to learn how to cull a member of our flock - I was just hoping it would not happen so fast!
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    Options for RIR Rooster

    Hi. We ordered 4 pullets from a local hatchery, 2RIR and 2 Barred Rocks (our first chickens). They are now 13 weeks old and at least one of the RIR is a rooster - jury is still out on the other. He has gotten really aggressive in the past couple of days and we don't think we can keep him due to...
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