is this normal behavior? ??

[negrita]

My crazy australorp cockerel is only 7 weeks and tried to mate my tiny ss of6 weeks is this normal i couldnt believe my eyes isnt he too young? will he keep tryng do i separate them?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's a bit young, he's going to be trouble.

 

[negrita]

That's a bit young, he's going to be trouble.

what.do u mean ?? its my first time with chickens any advice he is kinda my fave

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I don't usually see mating behavior until 4-6 months of age, you can separate him if he becomes too obnoxious. Sometimes I separate out trouble making young roosters and allow them to mature. Your hens won't want his advancements until they are close to laying.