Nov 19, 2016 #1 eggmandoo Chirping Oct 14, 2016 83 2 54 Notts, uk I posted pics of my rir a few weeks ago and several people here sat on the fence. So at 16 weeks old there is no crowing or dominant behavior. So any ideas here ?
I posted pics of my rir a few weeks ago and several people here sat on the fence. So at 16 weeks old there is no crowing or dominant behavior. So any ideas here ?
Nov 19, 2016 #2 miss heny BYC Cryptid Premium Feather Member 13 Years Jan 30, 2010 51,912 2,766 661 Louisville, Mississippi For sure a rooster, may be a slow grower though.
Nov 19, 2016 Thread starter #3 eggmandoo Chirping Oct 14, 2016 83 2 54 Notts, uk Thanks. Is there any problem keeping him with Pol chickens for a few weeks. ?
Nov 19, 2016 #4 miss heny BYC Cryptid Premium Feather Member 13 Years Jan 30, 2010 51,912 2,766 661 Louisville, Mississippi Nope, some RiR strains are slower developers. Just be wary many hatchery RiR boys are know to develop a mean streak.
Nope, some RiR strains are slower developers. Just be wary many hatchery RiR boys are know to develop a mean streak.
Nov 19, 2016 #5 donrae Rest in Peace -2017 Jun 18, 2010 31,453 4,274 581 Southern Oregon That's a cockerel. No problem keeping him with hens at all, unless he has behavioral issues and needs to live somewhere else.
That's a cockerel. No problem keeping him with hens at all, unless he has behavioral issues and needs to live somewhere else.
Nov 19, 2016 #6 drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Feather Member 12 Years Aug 26, 2009 140,917 294,193 2,097 Out to pasture cockerel