I hope it's ok for me to piggy back on this thread. This is my first foray into the keeping of the Rooster... since I was a 12 y.o. kid with a little banty rooster who loved me, loved his hens, hated my sister, boots and stuffed monkeys! Anyhow, I chose the best looking rooster from this year's hatch. He's an EE, and will be managing a mixed flock totaling 15 EE, Doms, SLW, BSL, RIR, RCBL, all of which are the same hatch date except for 4 older girls from last year. I culled all the extra roos last weekend. It's fascinating to watch the emerging flock dynamics. He's tidbitting, but not sharing his tidbits, and dancing for the girls. He keeps an eye on the sky, and gives a warning growl even when a blue jay flies overhead. He comes around when ever i am outside, and has shown no signs of aggression. I need to teach my 7 y.o. how to herd him. He chases down the older girls, and has his way with them. So far, he's leaving the pullets alone. Just recently, he accompanies the older girls to the nest box, and sings with them when they lay eggs. He's now 16 weeks old. So, here's the question for those of you who are rooster experienced: Given the flock dynamics, and the behavior so far, any suggestions to keep him going on the straight and narrow path towards being an outstanding flock master?
