I’m worried I may have a male?!

[Melissacoop]

Wow! Now that you say that I do think he’s not as friendly as the others and did try to bite when my son tried to pick him up!

How does the feed store sell them as females? They just say they know but they really don’t?!

 

[coltgrizzz]

They are free in the yard all day and put up at night but I am very inexperienced and can’t have him crowing in my neighborhood. I am very attached though. I spend a lot of time with them. They come when I call them. I know they are just chickens but........

If this is the case i would wait a month or two and start looking for sanctuaries or butcheries (which i’m assuming is the less likely option here..). It really sucks getting a roo when you can’t have one but there aren’t many solutions other then giving them up :/

 

[Melissacoop]

If there are other animals, Dogs, large cats, that are not kept in their own yard, wildlife ect. in your neighborhood you will lose one of them in time if not protected by a fence.Then there is the bird of pray thing but, that's for another day.

 

[Melissacoop]

If there are other animals, Dogs, large cats, that are not kept in their own yard, wildlife ect. in your neighborhood you will lose one of them in time if not protected by a fence.Then there is the bird of pray thing but, that's for another day.

 

[jolenesdad]

I feel you and it’s a lot like how I started out a few years ago.

Someone wrote on a post recently “toughen up buttercup” and you’ve got to to have chickens. You can love them like pets and feathered family, but you have to do what’s right for the flock and for the birds. You have to be prepared for the good and bad.

While you are attached to this bird, keeping him around isn’t really an option. He could injure you, your family or friends or your other birds. He very very very likely will not remain cuddly and sweet. His crows could put your entire flock in jeopardy and then you’ll be broken hearted having to rehome them ALL of you get caught.

While on the subject, though, I’m curious about what your rules are. If roosters aren’t allowed, that’s one thing, but, it is not uncommon at all for hens to be just as loud and you need to be prepared for that. (Sorry to derail the thread...) I have several hens that are LOUD after laying an egg. While it isn’t as frequent as a rooster, it is absolutely noticeable to those nearby. If you are “hiding” your chickens you will need a backup plan.

 

[Melissacoop]

Yes, we have a tall fence and a lot of trees. Don’t really see any stray cats in our neighborhood either. They tend to stay close to their run and they have many hiding spots and shade for when it gets hot.

 

[8 Chicks 1967]

Wow! Now that you say that I do think he’s not as friendly as the others and did try to bite when my son tried to pick him up!

How does the feed store sell them as females? They just say they know but they really don’t?!

you cant auto sex Easter Eggers. it happens a lot

 

[jolenesdad]

Sexing isn’t 100% on most day old chicks.

How old is your son? My boy loves the chickens so much I won’t consider adding a rooster until he is much older. Too many unknown circumstances.

 

[Melissacoop]

I feel you and it’s a lot like how I started out a few years ago.

Someone wrote on a post recently “toughen up buttercup” and you’ve got to to have chickens. You can love them like pets and feathered family, but you have to do what’s right for the flock and for the birds. You have to be prepared for the good and bad.

While you are attached to this bird, keeping him around isn’t really an option. He could injure you, your family or friends or your other birds. He very very very likely will not remain cuddly and sweet. His crows could put your entire flock in jeopardy and then you’ll be broken hearted having to rehome them ALL of you get caught.

While on the subject, though, I’m curious about what your rules are. If roosters aren’t allowed, that’s one thing, but, it is not uncommon at all for hens to be just as loud and you need to be prepared for that. (Sorry to derail the thread...) I have several hens that are LOUD after laying an egg. While it isn’t as frequent as a rooster, it is absolutely noticeable to those nearby. If you are “hiding” your chickens you will need a backup plan.

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[Melissacoop]

I had no idea the roosters were that aggressive! When do you think that will start? I am definitely not going to try to keep him. I am not experienced enough and do not want him to hurt anybody. I also have a teacup chihuahua that goes outside with me. I would cook him myself if he harmed my tiny baby.