Aug 10, 2008 #1 ams3651 Songster 12 Years Jan 23, 2008 3,343 19 223 NE PA is there a good age to get rid of roos. Mine are 12 weeks and I was wondering if that was too young to go to a new flock. They arent fighting yet just chest bumping and a little chasing. I will be keeping one, the one who likes me.
is there a good age to get rid of roos. Mine are 12 weeks and I was wondering if that was too young to go to a new flock. They arent fighting yet just chest bumping and a little chasing. I will be keeping one, the one who likes me.
Aug 10, 2008 #2 bigzio Free Ranging 18 Years Jan 20, 2007 5,431 1,681 601 Wisconsin It depends somewhat on the breed you have, however by 18 weeks with everyone in the same hot tub, things will get exciting! Keep a close eye, keeping the hens best interest in mind, cause too many males could be a problem. for them. bigzio
It depends somewhat on the breed you have, however by 18 weeks with everyone in the same hot tub, things will get exciting! Keep a close eye, keeping the hens best interest in mind, cause too many males could be a problem. for them. bigzio
Aug 10, 2008 #3 Katy Flock Mistress 12 Years Jun 29, 2007 16,317 110 331 Kansas~50+ yrs of chickens Unless it's a breed that I need another rooster from they go to the poultry auction as soon as I can tell they're a roo.
Unless it's a breed that I need another rooster from they go to the poultry auction as soon as I can tell they're a roo.