Fast Maturing Rooster.....

[ray2310]

I have a black copper maran rooster that is 10 weeks old (today). He has been crowing and mating with the girls in his flock-same age - since 7 weeks old. His comb is very tall, waddles are hanging down, both bright red.. it's very obvious he is a rooster... Has anyone else had a rooster that was so dominant at such a young age - if so is he destined to be aggressive and a problem boy??

He (along with his entire flock) were hatched in my incubator - so i am certain of his age, and he did come from a standard size very dark brown egg (not bantam)

 

[The Red Rooster]

I have the same thing. Mine are 3 months old though. They are mating and crowing.
Not sure about 10 week old chicks. That seems young to do that.

 

[suki'smom]

My boys are 8 weeks and beginning their attempts at mating and act like they want to crow, but aren't sure how LOL They are also beginning to squabble amongst themselves.