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[Dave E]

Hi I am a new member to BYC. We have recently taken on a brood of 7 chickens. We bought from a breeder who assured us we were getting poulets that would become laying hens. They are a mix of Silkies and Wyndottes. One of the Wyndottes has been crowing for 8 weeks now and has all the characteristics of a rooster. I phoned the breeder who suggested it may be a dominant hen. I think she had some wishful thinking.We live in a residential area and council have banned Roosters. Should I return to breeder or am I now responsible for disposal? Does anyone need a beautiful Wyndotte rooster? Any advice appreciated.

 

[cherrynberry]

Hi I am a new member to BYC. We have recently taken on a brood of 7 chickens. We bought from a breeder who assured us we were getting poulets that would become laying hens. They are a mix of Silkies and Wyndottes. One of the Wyndottes has been crowing for 8 weeks now and has all the characteristics of a rooster. I phoned the breeder who suggested it may be a dominant hen. I think she had some wishful thinking.We live in a residential area and council have banned Roosters. Should I return to breeder or am I now responsible for disposal? Does anyone need a beautiful Wyndotte rooster? Any advice appreciated.

That’s a rooster, you need to ask your breeder if she is willing to take him back, some don’t and you will have to deal with it yourself. Welcome!!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Good luck with the rehoming .

 

[N F C]

Hi Dave, looks like a male to me. Hope you can find someone else that wants him. There is a place here on BYC for re-homing that might get you someone to take him: Animals In Need of Free Re-Homing Don't forget to post your general location.

Best wishes!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Dave, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
He's a beautiful boy!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Dave, welcome to BYC! Have you considered listing him on Craigslist or a local Facebook poultry group? And as @N F C has stated list him in the rehoming section of BYC. Good luck!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC Dave, hope you will find a good home for your rooster.

 

[sourland]

Hello, Dave, and welcome to BYC. I'd contact the breeder/seller and ask what they want to do with the rooster.

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello Dave, and welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us