my roo is 2 got him with my first bunch of chickens. So he is much older. Mine are extremely red faced too!! They sit in the boxes.. but nothing!!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...