roo behavior

  1. B

    Rooster is pulling out my hens feathers while mating, best way fix this issue?

    Hi all, This is my first year with a Roo, he’s about 9 months old and he’s very sweet, not aggressive, gets along well with me and my dogs. Over the past month he’s been mating (tis the season) and he’s pulling out my hens feathers on the top of their heads. One of my hens is now almost...
  2. BrahmaDaisy

    4 bantum roosters

    We bought 5 straight run bantams when they were about 1 week old. They're now 11 weeks 4 are definitely roos. 2 porcelain d'uccle, 1 white silkie, 1 red old english. What are the chances of them getting along as they get older?
  3. E

    Why do roosters crow?

    Hi everyone. I'm kinda curious: why do roosters crow? Please forgive me if this has already been asked. I'm new to chickens. As someone raised in the city, the idea of a rooster saying a cheerful "cockadoodle doo!" once or twice to greet the sunrise sounded very romantic to me. Right? But the...
  4. L

    Roo in Shock?

    My hen and Roo were recently attacked by my neighbors dog. I was able to save them, and my hen is doing okay however my Roo is barely eating / drinking water. His comb has fallen to the side and has turned a little purple at the tips. He’s hunched over. I’m really worried about my little fella 😢
  5. Jasfarm

    Am I making the right call?

    I have a 14 month Light Brahma Roo. I have had wonderful advice from the folks here and Shadrach’s fantastic rooster article. I have raised him from a chick. We had two roos and he was the winner for how kind he was to not only the girls, but to us, our dog, and now his 2 offspring. However...
  6. Jasfarm

    Roo Behavior - Light Brahma - 8 months

    Hello! We have a flock of 12 little angels. 1 just so happens to be a Roo named Penguin. This is our first Roo ever and we’re still learning his behaviors. Currently, I have 1 older hen who hasn’t laid in years and is just living out the rest of her life. I’m 99% sure she has EYP, but...
  7. N

    EE Hen or Roo? Bawwking this morning at 6am 14-15weeks old estimated?

    Hi! This is my first time owing chickens I got them sexed from the fantastic and amazing Long Island Poultry Farm. I estimate 14 weeks old maybe? “She” is an Olive Egger. I noticed her behavior is more “up right” frequently ruffling neck feathers and jumping face on at other chicks, chasing the...
  8. L

    Rooster broke his crower?

    Hello everyone! Thanks for taking the time to read, I hope all is well for you and yours! Our Dark Brahma rooster, Vegeta, is about 10 months old now. He has been crowing for several months but has always made some other weird noises too (almost like sneezing… it’s hard to describe, like a TCH...
  9. Jess910

    Help! Roo?! Or loud hen?!

    so we have very strict laws prohibiting roosters… I’ve been trying to record the sound.. but these are some screenshots of my “hen”… supposably it’s a maran I believe? Or was told.. others mentioned it could be a BR.. extremely different temperament (never had this breed before) then my other...
  10. H

    Advice re Roosters, aged 9 months

    Last year I lost my cockerel, Harry to a fox attack. It was horrendous to say the least. He was five years old and looked after my last two hens, who are now 4 and 6. They too were mortified by what happened. They have always been free range but after that I restricted where they went...
  11. TinaLynn89

    Roo or Hen?

    Hi All! I picked these two up yesterday. they are unsexed but the lady told me she was almost certain they are pullets not roosters. maybe she just wanted to get rid of them and knew i was a sucker 😉 I have never had a frizzle bantam before but she runs like a pyscho super fast and screams...
  12. L

    Sudden and rather concerning behaviour change in rooster

    Hello, I don’t have much experiences this is my first year having chicken and I could use some help, I want to learn and provide best life possible for my flock. My flock is one rooster and six hens. My 2 and half years old rooster changed in behaviour quite suddenly. At first I thought it is...
  13. K

    Rooster is out of control.

    Quick back story: I’ve got 6 fairly large pullets (13 weeks) and a newly added rooster (adult, not sure on age), and soon will be adding a hen (she’s about 2). We have a lot of cats and hawks, so I’ve had suggestions to get a Roo, hence why he’s here. I do not mind a crow now and again, and I...
  14. C

    How long before my girls will accept new roo?

    Hi everyone, I’ve searched for the answer high and low but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. On average, how long does it take for a flock of hens to accept a rooster? I know for chickens meeting chickens it can take 2 or so weeks. But is introducing a male any different? I’m assuming...
  15. M

    Suspected rooster: Is this an attempted crow?

    My chick is 7 weeks old. Started making this strangled squawk yesterday. I thought chickens didn’t crow until 4-5 months? Is this my absolute confirmation this is a rooster? (I’ve suspected this one since they were 2 weeks old, but these are my first chicks, so didn’t want to jump to...
    • MsGloria
    • Thread
    • chicks 7 weeks crow crow sound gender roo roo behavior roo confirmation roos vs pullets rooster 7 weeks sex
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
  16. C

    Can someone explain the process?

    Hey all! So this is my first year owning a rooster, and I know I have a ways off before I’ll start seeing any baby chicks around, however I would love if someone could explain the process? So my silly question is, when a roo mates with a hen, does the hen lay all fertilized eggs at once? Or 1...
  17. M

    Black Australorp roo or hen?

    Hello! We have been debating for weeks on if our black Australorp is a roo or hen... It is now 12 weeks old and the comb and wattle look pretty large to me. It is also particularly "protective" of the other hens and the others noticeably follow it around. Issue now is, we just found one of our...
  18. Harmoni

    Bachelor pad?

    I think this the right place to put this. Our bachelor pad is done, but my question is: what is the minimum amount of roos I can keep there? We currently have 3. The most aggressive of the 3 is being rehomed tomorrow. That leaves only 2 birds. Is that ok? I know chickens are suppose to be 3...
  19. K

    Single Roo Coop

    I am new to chickens & I started a small flock of 4 bantam hens back in October. Right after Christmas, one turned out to be a roo. In the few weeks he’s come of age, he’s over mated one of my hens to the point that only her down feathers are left over one of her wings. He is non-aggressive and...
  20. 6

    A Thought: Chickens Eating Too Much

    I’ve been wondering for a while, and thought I’d ask: Is it possible for chickens to eat too much? My hens free range and normally forage and eat feed every so often. However, the last week they have been staying in their run (even though their large run door is open to free range) and eating...
    • 624444
    • Thread
    • aggressive behavior eat alot feed feed consumption mating problem mating ratio mating rough over feeding roo behavior rooster
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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