11 week old Olive Egger...suspiciously Roo-ish

[ChicnRitch]

What if he's a nice roo?

Daaang!

 

[ChicnRitch]

It's a cockerel

 

[ChicnRitch]

All signs point cockerel

 

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I know...I never wanted roosters...now I don't know if I can give him away!!

If they're not restricted where you are, and the neighbors don't complain about the crowing I'd say go for it. I asked my 3 closest neighbors (all live less than 150 ft from the coop) and they either aren't bothered by the crowing or can't hear them.

I only planned to have pullets, but the cockerels keep things interesting. I have two and so far they get along and haven't been a problem (16 weeks old). I figure I can always sell/give one away later once I know if they're fertile/produce healthy chicks.

 

[ChicnRitch]

If they're not restricted where you are, and the neighbors don't complain about the crowing I'd say go for it. I asked my 3 closest neighbors (all live less than 150 ft from the coop) and they either aren't bothered by the crowing or can't hear them.

I only planned to have pullets, but the cockerels keep things interesting. I have two and so far they get along and haven't been a problem (16 weeks old). I figure I can always sell/give one away later once I know if they're fertile/produce healthy chicks.

I'm out in the country so neighbors aren't an issue...just not sure if I'm ready to deal with the whole thing...I have about a month or so to figure things out...

 

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I'm out in the country so neighbors aren't an issue...just not sure if I'm ready to deal with the whole thing...I have about a month or so to figure things out...

Everyone told me not to my first year, but who could give up these guys

 

[ChicnRitch]

Everyone told me not to my first year, but who could give up these guys

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Awwweeee...they are both so beautiful

 

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Awwweeee...they are both so beautiful

See, lol