Hi all, just an update. Tetley has grown into quite a gentleman! He only gets cross with the girls when they fight and he lets them all eat before he does. Quite a transformation! When it rains he herds them all together and ushers them inside.
Just a bit of encouragement for others with...
Ok, think I've dealt him a bad hand here in terms of describing his personality.
They are currently in eglus whilst we redo their run. I hand feed them at the mo through the gaps in the run so I think they've been taught to peck. It's not aggressive, more inquisitive.
He's only 3 months old...
I only need him for his lovely temperament so I won't be getting rid of him. Will be hatching from him though & keeping the girls. Just wondered whether he might step up to the plate or if he'll always be one of the girls! Hehe! Xxx
Hi all!
I hatched out at the beginning of June and now have a lovely boy called Tetley and his 3 girls. Tetley nips everyone but me but seems to be very friendly and non aggressive to both hens and humans.
However.
I think he's a bit of a rubbish protector so far. Whenever there is possible...