In a pickle over pullets puzzled over next step

[WilderSkye]

Don’t borrow trouble. What I see is contentment and a flock comfortable with their rooster.

Could be problems, if those little girls start hiding from him, well then do something. I am an advocate of solving for peace in the flock, but you have that, wait.

Thank you! The feng shui is in balance.

 

[WilderSkye]

@Ridgerunner Thank you for that indepth explanation. I just witnessed the coolest thing that has put all my fears to rest. The punky headed little black hen ran into his path and squatted down for him, he mated with and she didn't squawk once. She shook it off and has stuck right by his side. I was able to see how low and flat to the ground she got. I didn't know about weight transfer. Now I have seen it in action. Also, as I was sitting out watching Chicken TV I noticed her ears lobes are a bright greenish yellowish color. Like neon bright and her comb is bright.

@Mrs. K I am so amazed at the peace of this flock. They have plenty of space for 7 chickens. Their hut is 4x8 and two level roosts for sleeping and that is elevated in a 12x21 coop, then we have a 168' electric fence 'pasture' they have access to all day. The funny thing is I will see them pile up in a wad in their sandbox or outside in their dirt pile.

And thank you all for your kind replies.

 

[Mrs. K]

Gives whole new meaning to the old expression, “ruffled her feathers”

 

[FrostRanger]

Yes, they have a large free range area and he has done an incredible job of watching for our resident Coppers hawk. All of them are very predator aware.

All of them are same age, and I had them shipped in from Alchemist Farms. We knew we needed and wanted a rooster and they emphasize quality and temperament. He has been quite lovely. I have not held them or made pets out of them but they love to float all around me. We respect Rocco and he has always been peaceful. He is not overly vigorous in mating but this is new to us.

I have not seen him mate with the little hens, yet they love to hang right with him. If he dances around them they take off.

Looking at the little AB that is right behind him in the field shot, what do you think of size difference? Seriously, best case scenario would just keep everything as it is. They don't even seem to have a pecking order, they all get along very well.

I'd say the pullets are telling you they love him. If he's gentle with everyone is causing no problems, and the girls love him I see no reason to mess with a good thing. Obviously reevaluate if that changes but for now I would watch and wait, he seems to have the makings of a good rooster so far