I have a feeling you will tell me this is a rooster, the last week we have heard crowing in the coop (just one crow, almost like a "let us out"), and when we just let them out this morning we saw the culprit crow once again. She/he had the comb really early, and they are all about 19/20 weeks old right now. This is the most dominant but never attacks anyone, is very sweet, and has usually been the only one that will let me hold or pet. I've only seen it attack a few of the other hens, but now I'm not sure if it was mating or something else. If this is a rooster chances are I'll have to get rid of it, however....if I can convince my husband that it wont cause problems since it doesn't crow (there is a neighbor chicken that we can hear crowing in the mornings, and I do live in the city), and we don't want chicks, I may be able to keep it. So in addition to confirming my fear if anyone with roosters can tell me of any pros or cons to having them that would be much appreciated, please keep in mind I need to convince my husband that this will be a good thing, and no the crowing has not occurred before we wake up, it's always after and right before I usually let them out. Thanks!
