Gender?...Truly Stumped! 12 weeks old

[GabCar]

Keep in mind that if you keep the 'timid' or nice one... once the other two are gone, his personality could change because the flock dynamic has changed.

In all reality, if your not planning on breeding you really don't need a cockerel/rooster at all.

This is really good to know! I wouldn't have ever thought of that. The other 2 seem to stay away from him and not even challenge him....which is strange to me because he's the least aggressive but maybe they sense his dominance?

 

[GabCar]

Agree with everyone and that NN is adorable

I just love him.....my daughter named him nugget and he has the sweetest personality.....for now at least lol

 

[Frazzemrat1]

This is really good to know! I wouldn't have ever thought of that. The other 2 seem to stay away from him and not even challenge him....which is strange to me because he's the least aggressive but maybe they sense his dominance?

its just as likely that he's the dominant one, that he's established his dominance young, and maybe he's flogged the other two when you weren't around to see.

eta: also.... if you keep him and lose the other two, he may decide that once that threat to his dominance is gone, that you're the new threat to it. You have to be very careful with flock dynamics and especially with young cockerels.

 

[GabCar]

Can any of you give me insight on their breeds? I know they're most likely all mixed. Grey and rust colored one EE? what about the others?

 

[GabCar]

its just as likely that he's the dominant one, that he's established his dominance young, and maybe he's flogged the other two when you weren't around to see.

eta: also.... if you keep him and lose the other two, he may decide that once that threat to his dominance is gone, that you're the new threat to it. You have to be very careful with flock dynamics and especially with young cockerels.

What is your suggestion? Should I just rehome all 3?

 

[Frazzemrat1]

Can any of you give me insight on their breeds? I know they're most likely all mixed. Grey and rust colored one EE? what about the others?

the barred one is a Dominique, the gray and rust is probably an EE and the last one is a Columbian something. What type of come? if rose, then she's a Columbian Wyandotte.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

What is your suggestion? Should I just rehome all 3?

Honestly, I would. Do as you like, but be prepared for the one you to keep to change in personality.
If you have children that can be dangerous if he sees people as a threat.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

I'd play it by ear, if you really want to keep him. Just watch him carefully. Walk through him, never around him. Make him move for you. If he shows the slightest aggression, get rid of him. If you do have kids, you can defend yourself... they can't.

 

[Gray Farms]

Maybe for your first flock you should have just females.

 

[GabCar]

the barred one is a Dominique, the gray and rust is probably an EE and the last one is a Columbian something. What type of come? if rose, then she's a Columbian Wyandotte.

My goodness....I have so much to learn. I absolutely love it! Here is her comb...best I could get.