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First Rooster

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by thechxwhisperer, Sep 15, 2014.

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  1. Sep 15, 2014 #1
    thechxwhisperer

    thechxwhisperer Songster

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    I just introduced the first Rooster to our flock of hens. He is around 20 weeks old. He watches over our 2 younger hens, about 15- 20 weeks old. But, he is petrified of our 5 older hens. Will he become a more of a leader as he gets older?
     
  2. Sep 15, 2014 #2
    aoxa

    aoxa Crowing

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    Yes he will win them over eventually. Give him time. He is not quite confident in his roosterly abilities yet.
     
  3. Sep 15, 2014 #3
    Ridgerunner

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    Yes, think of him as a teenager in a family of mature women. Eventually he will mature and take on a more mature role.
     
  4. Sep 16, 2014 #4
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    This is a good thing; He'll mature into a more polite rooster because the older hens will humble him a little. Mary
     

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