He might be just ansy, but It mmight just stimulate them to start alittle earlier..just think if hes reproductive ready they should be right behind them. how old are they?...when I had buffs they all started laying around 6 months the heritage larger breeds are slower to mature but have better longevity!!.. I only got 1 outta 6 that is laying...3 so far 1 every other day...lol.... Im hoping this week i get a couple more starting...they are all soooo red in the face and comb!! I noticed a while back when i had all hens I threw in a rooster and in days they all started laying... It could just be a coincidence...