Depends on his personality. I will warn they normally go through a teenage hormonal jerk phase where there want to aggressively mate, aren't always nice to the girls, and sometimes give the stink eye to humans. By a year or so, if they are going to chill out, they will. If you can get through the rough patch (maybe by seperating him or putting him in with older, larger hens) roosters can be a nice addition. I tend to not give them a chance to attack me. I make them keep their distance and don't turn my back. It's not unusual for male chicks to be sweet and sociable before the hormones kick in.Thank you all. The feedback is appreciated especially considering the simple natured question answered with some condescending terminology...guess we should have simply asked male or female LOL! People sure like to make themselves feel good Anyhow seems our suspicions were correct, our next question is and forgive me in advance if I fail to use the correct terminology here...however with four other hens of various breeds living with this rooster, how likely will we be able to keep him? We are able to have roosters in the city/county we live so that’s not a concern. We just don’t want want an aggressive rooster. Let me explain in further...the last rooster experience we had was due to inheriting a neighbors “pullet” who turned out to be a rooster (he showed signs he was a rooster at a very young age) as he grew older he was very aggressive towards humans as well as weaker hens. Does it matter how this particular buff orpington roo was raised for the last four months? Will he be more gentle? He’s been very socialized, always greets us etc. Sorry to sound so simple. He’s always been the more friendly & curious “chick” compared to the others his age. We really hate the thought of no longer having him around but also want do what’s best for the remainder of the flock. We did read the myths of roosters article & found some promising info. Again any feedback is welcomed & appreciated. Merry Christmas from Colorado!
