Early "Puberty"?

[myretrieverotie]

Ok, I have 24 chicks a mix of Golden Comets, Arucana, & Black Astralorps. They range between 5-6wks old. I have 2 roos (Astralorps). Today, the larger of the the roos was attempting to mate with one of my hens. This seems way early to me. Am I right? If so, do I need to be concerned? So far, other than the girls not being thrilled about it, I think everyone is fine.

 

[math ace]

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At this age it is most likely not a mating issue. Instead it is most likely just a pecking order issue. .. . .
Watch them and the issue should resolve itself in a few days.

 

[budda]

OMG...the end of your post about them not bring thrilled caused me to nearly pee my pants.

 

[tiffanyg2]

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What does it look like when they are attempting to mate? So I can be aware....

 

[math ace]

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What does it look like when they are attempting to mate? So I can be aware....

Oh you will know it when you see it - -

The roo grabs the hens hackles or combs and jumps on her . . . You will know it when you see it. ...

 

[tiffanyg2]

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What does it look like when they are attempting to mate? So I can be aware....

Oh you will know it when you see it - -

The roo grabs the hens hackles or combs and jumps on her . . . You will know it when you see it. ...

Typical man...

Haha well I guess that about sums it up! I don't think I wanna put my girls through that...