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In case anyone is interested, I was able to find a couple of references on the web about being able to sex chickens by using a nail/needle attached to a string. Most indicate it is an old wives tale, some believe it is accurate. The links are below. Here is a video: Old Wives Tales Some of...

I think you will be happy to know that my little black rooster and I are getting along much better. I had to start looking at him as a rooster and how he can impact my flock rather than the destroyer of my chocolate eggs dreams. He’s calming down more and hasn’t pecked me recently. He’s still a...

Since I got a roo, that definitely seems to e the case.

I’ll try to recall what they said. They said every living thing has a natural ph force or something. So he held the large steel nail attached to a string above the chick’s head if it goes in a circle, it’s a male. If it swings back and forth, it’s female. Or vice versa. But that’s the gist of it.

When I got the chicks, they used a nail to sex them. Have you ever heard of that?

I would definitely get a least 2. Three is better but I don’t have enough room for three right now b

I completely understand. Probably won't cull him, though. I thought about selling him. Just not sure... I'll keep him around for a few days until I decide. Thanks for the perspective. I contacted the farm where I purchased him. They have 2 remaining. Do you think it is too much to expect a...

I have finally accepted that. I've put him in a separate pen from the girls. Even though I really don't want a roo, I feel bad for penning him in. I really don't know what to do with him.

ALL GREAT suggestions! Especially the store bought Easter eggs. At least then, I know what I have for sure. Thanks for the encouragement.

I'm getting closer and closer to accepting that my Black Copper Marans hen is a roo and there will be no chocolate eggs coming anytime soon...

I just sent the video to the farm where I got the chick as a pullet. He said it could be a hen showing the others who's boss. How likely is that to be the case?

I just sent the video to the farm where I got the chick as a pullet. He said it could be a hen showing the others who's boss. How likely is that to be the case? I need an unlike button for days like this. I didn't want any roosters. It's so funny that you say that. The chick he mounted is new...

Dang... that explains a lot.

I had three. That was working well, even they she (or he) was still giving her a fun for her money. I started using a Grandpa’s Feeder today. So there’s only one and no other food is supposed to be available during the training period. So, Mr. Roo pretty much guards it from her.

I just sent the video to the farm where I got the chick as a pullet. He has confirmed that it is a rooster. Dang, this is why need unlike buttons. Lol

Yes. That will prove my 10-year old nephews knows more about chicken birds and bees than I do.

What do I do now? He's keeping my new chicks from eating and is really pulling feathers. Get rid of him?

Your remember that! lol... Not just that. He told me two weeks ago that was a rooster. I didn't believe him. No wonder I haven't gotten those chocolate eggs yet.

What does that mean?

I posted the video. Will post pics too. (thanks for the youtube tip)