Adding to my teenage flock.

If you can find other pullets (I would recommend at least 2 new birds, if you're allowed to have 2 more) around the same age (8-10 weeks), have ample space for them to work out any differences, and are willing to risk not doing a biosecurity quarantine, you can try adding them directly to the existing pair. Your birds are right at that age where they may still accept new birds with relatively little fuss, though I'd recommend supervising them at initial introduction to make sure things don't get out of control.
 
Thank you everyone for your help. I am trying to make the right decision as I love Mr. Omlette but I try to follow the rules. Ugh, why couldn't he just believe me when I told him he is a hen! Haha.
 
Thank you everyone for your help. I am trying to make the right decision as I love Mr. Omlette but I try to follow the rules. Ugh, why couldn't he just believe me when I told him he is a hen! Haha.
Yes, unfortunately you can't change a chicken's gender no matter how much you tell them they're a hen! Of course his being a roo contributes to his personality too. Do you still have Mr. Omlette, and have any of the neighbors noticed him and complained?
 
Mr. Omelette and I are in negotiations that she just got big fast and likes to cockadoodle doo lol. I did decide to keep him, I don't think any of my neighbors would report us unless he becomes super obnoxious.
 
Mr. Omelette and I are in negotiations that she just got big fast and likes to cockadoodle doo lol. I did decide to keep him, I don't think any of my neighbors would report us unless he becomes super obnoxious.
Yes, I still don't think Mr. Omlette will be convinced he's a female no matter how hard you try lol. But glad you decided to keep him. Just keep them contained and give your neighbors some fresh eggs lol like another poster suggested. His crowing shouldn't be a problem unless he decides night-time is time to do it 😆 One of my mother's roos used to crow at midnight, surprisingly nobody ever complained, but we didn't exactly live in a residential part of town.
 

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