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My Australorp Rooster...

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Debs8, May 27, 2010.

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  1. May 27, 2010 #1
    Debs8

    Debs8 In the Brooder

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    I have 8 Black Australorps. I got lucky with a straight run... 1 rooster and 7 hens... lol. Phew!!!
    They are about 3 or 4 months old now. My hens love me to death. They all want to sit on my lap, and 1 in paticular, Charlotte, likes
    to sit and nap on my shoulder for as long as I will allow it. My question is that my hens are very socialble with me, but since day one,
    my roo wants nothing to do with me, and even runs, if I approach him. Can anyone tell me why this might be, and is this a good thing? [​IMG]
     
  2. May 27, 2010 #2
    SpringChickens

    SpringChickens Songster

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    You don't want your roos to be too social. The real social ones often become aggressive later, so I will say that it's great he's not social now.
     
  3. May 27, 2010 #3
    gritsar

    gritsar Cows, Chooks & Impys - OH MY!

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    Yep, IMO it's a great thing that he's a bit afraid of you.
     

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