First time chick owner, surprise I have a rooster!

[jamita810]

This is Dixie, I got 6 chicks in June supposed to be all girls, but Dixie is definitely a rooster. Who knew? I'm looking for info on benifits of owning a roo, but I guess it comes down to the personality of the roo?

 

[SnowPeeOstrichU]

Hi there and

That is definitely true on the personality bit as I am going to replace my current big guy with the polish in my profile picture haha.. It is also good to keep in mind that 5 is considered a minimum number of hens per rooster so that he doesn't over-mount each hen/give them too much attention.

Sounds great! What breed?

 

[jamita810]

Thank you. His demeanor is acceptable now, but I'm unsure when the hormones and the mating start? He is a white plymouth rock. My hens are silver cuckoo maron, RI red, & a white plymoth rock.

 

[SnowPeeOstrichU]

If I remember right, that should start right around the time hens his age start laying eggs. He definitely will get more protective of the hens, and may even get the idea that you are one and might try to herd you with them haha