9 week olds

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
If you are permitted to have a rooster, you can decide if you want to keep him. If there are children around that could be injured if he becomes human aggressive, then I would just rehome him. Otherwise, I find having a rooster in my flock more, not less, fulfilling in chicken keeping. But they certainly can be a challenge. You need to have a thick skin and lots of patience. (Can you tell I'm working on modifying my boys behavior?! He's worth it! He's just insecure.)
Good luck no matter your decision.

 

[Epnh77]

Thank you! This is helpful. Luckily being rural, and having no rules against roosters is on my side.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Community! Best wishes and have Lots of FUN!

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

@Beekissed has some great information on raising and maintaining a respectful male,

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. To keep or not ? That's a question only you can answer. If you do keep him, have a plan 'B' in mind in case problems arise. Good luck with your flock.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to have you here!

 

[Epnh77]

@Beekissed has some great information on raising and maintaining a respectful male,

Excellent, thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and a warm welcome to Backyard Chickens! It's great to have you here with us!