"That would explain Little Jerry's poor egg production." I bought a Barred Rock hen that turned out to be a late bloomer Roo. He's in great condition, vet checked, and beautiful. Born in 2/09, and just started crowing, (which is how I figured out 'Grace' was really 'Jerry') I'm in a busy suburb, and this is no place for Litte Jerry - anyone want him? Or, dare I ask, how exactly do you find someone to dispatch a rooster? This would be my last choice but...