Disrespectful Rooster

[notherearenttoomany]

You are right, this paints a completely different picture. As it seems you have ideal conditions and given some separate time he will hopefully mellow while maturing.

There is no specific age and time to reintegrate, but depending on breed and individual character about 8-12 month should be worth trying.
It is important that the pullets will have reached maturity and start laying when reintegrating the cockerel, so they will not be freaked out and clueless but appreciate his attention.

Just observe him interact with the hens and pullets through the fence, is he dancing, tid-bitting and trying to lure them near him without getting too excited? These would be good signs.

Good to know. We spend a lot of time watching and observing, so I know he does dance and work to gain their attention. But he also chases and harasses. Most of the pullets are laying, but I still have 4 EEs and one Marans who aren’t quite there yet. I’ll separate the fella and see how things go. Thanks much!

 

[samsnonna2048]

yeah...he's afraid of the hens. I don't know if that's normal.

My rooster is also afraid of the hens. He hides in the corner.

 

[LaFleche]

My rooster is also afraid of the hens. He hides in the corner.

This leads me to assume that he is still a very young cockerel and not a rooster. When he matures this will change, just give him time.

 

[berryncherry]

I put my girls in saddles to protect them from my EE. You can get them on line. They don't cost much. View attachment 2367345

They're so cute in their little saddles! This could be really useful if my rooster gets too out of control.