Hello!
We got some chicks from the local feed store in March. All were supposed to be pullets. We got 2 Columbian Wyandottes and 1 Barred Rock.
They are 7 months old now and only the Barred Rock is laying.
I am outside watching them because we just moved them into the larger coop with the rest of our chickens and I wanted to see how they’re getting along. I noticed the one in question trying to mount the barred rock. Then I noticed the feathers seem to be different and there is a point at the back of its comb.
All this has me wondering if we may have a rooster. We haven’t heard any crowing and haven’t suspected this at all.
Anyways, here are some pics. The one I am wondering about is on the right in the pictures where two of them are shown.
Is it possible for a rooster to not crow yet at 7 months of age?
Thank you!
We got some chicks from the local feed store in March. All were supposed to be pullets. We got 2 Columbian Wyandottes and 1 Barred Rock.
They are 7 months old now and only the Barred Rock is laying.
I am outside watching them because we just moved them into the larger coop with the rest of our chickens and I wanted to see how they’re getting along. I noticed the one in question trying to mount the barred rock. Then I noticed the feathers seem to be different and there is a point at the back of its comb.
All this has me wondering if we may have a rooster. We haven’t heard any crowing and haven’t suspected this at all.
Anyways, here are some pics. The one I am wondering about is on the right in the pictures where two of them are shown.
Is it possible for a rooster to not crow yet at 7 months of age?
Thank you!
Give him time to mature. I have a cockerel close to that age and he doesn't crow that much. I had another one that crowed at around 4months and never let up. Each one is different.
By the time Spring arrives, he will probably be a real pain
