4 month old Isbar cockerel

[Chickenheadmate]

Got him a few weeks ago and my hens weren’t too welcoming. He has grown afraid of the hens, he won’t go near them and is by himself all day. Two of my 3 hens don’t really pay him no mind, but one will still chase him around so I keep her away. What are the chance that he’ll get older and will stop being scared? Will his hormones help him get over his fear, when they kick in?

 

[Mrs. K]

Yes, he is just not ready yet. If he is not being killed, I would leave him there, it does a juvenile rooster some good to be educated by older hens. Then one day the switch will flip, and he will be the leader.

Mrs K

 

[Chickenheadmate]

Yes, he is just not ready yet. If he is not being killed, I would leave him there, it does a juvenile rooster some good to be educated by older hens. Then one day the switch will flip, and he will be the leader.

Mrs K

Thanks, glad to hear he will eventually be a part of the flock.