New roo.. when is he going to mate??

[americana-chick]

I just got a new roo yesterday and i havent seen him mate with one of the hens yet... Should he have? Does it just take some time? or do some roosters just not get it? he is 2-3 years old and i think he is beautiful. The hens seem to like him a lot better than our last roo but i think that is because he was a rough mater.. I know that some roosters you will never see mate but they are getting the job done.. any thoughts?

 

[americana-chick]

Anyone?

 

[Katy]

It's too late now, but you should have quarentined him for at least 30 days to make sure you aren't bringing in a disease to your flock.

 

[americana-chick]

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I already know.
I did check him over befor i put him in and he had no mites, and no apparent deseases. I just dont really quarantine any of my new birds unless they appear sick because i just dont have enough pens at the moment. i might regret it someday, but i guess lesson well learned?

 

[RendonRoo]

I'm sure he will get busy soon. Probably getting the pecking order in place and like you said you may just be missing it. I wouldn't worry.

 

[Mahonri]

I got a roo that didn't do the deed until he was 9.5 months old... and he's still working on it.