Are rooster's fertile when they are molting?

[FisherMOM]

We acquired a D'uccle Rooster a few weeks ago and I introduced him to our girls last night. BOB chased the first one around for a few seconds like he was going to mate.. but then stopped when she ran. He did this a few other times with the other girls. He has danced a little, but for the most part, they just mill around together. We watched for an hour or so last night. Felt kinda dirty. lol.

Do you think Bob hasn't a clue? He is starting to molt.. will they play a part in him not being ready. Or is Bob being a gentleman and waiting for the girls to come around? I am guessing that Bob is about 3 or 4 years old.

He cried when I took Emma from his crate last night for the evening. It was sad.

 

[FluffyColor]

I can hardly wait to hear myself.

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[Lollipop]

Most cocks won`t chase a hen, preferring to rely on stealth to obtain love. Bob`s old enough to have determined this for himself. They do become more gentlemanly with maturity, however. You can count on Bob to be very clued in at his age.......Pop

 

[FisherMOM]

thanks pop. I saw him making a nest for Emma today. She seems to get along with him best out of our 3 hens. Not sure if they have gotten together yet, but he seems to be a gentleman for sure!