not mating

[dottik]

i have 2 rocks/2 reds.they are 8 months old and have a beautiful delaware rooster that i put in their pen about 2 months ago.im puzzled as to why there is no funny business going on at all.all help is appreciated

 

[wynn4578]

Welcome to BYC! You sure there's no funny business? That does seem odd.

 

[The Angry Hen]

Hello,

Did you just put him with them?
I had the same problem!

Do not worry, it is normal.
They want to grow with him and make sure he's nice.

He will in a week!!
-The Angry Hen

 

[The Angry Hen]

Yes, welcome to Backyard Chickens!!

 

[dottik]

very weird ..but he has been with them for 2 months.i see him with wing down doing his dance but they run away..lol i am ouside alot doing yard work and such and never see it.

 

[Peeps61]

i have 2 rocks/2 reds.they are 8 months old and have a beautiful delaware rooster that i put in their pen about 2 months ago.im puzzled as to why there is no funny business going on at all.all help is appreciated

Are your hens laying eggs now? If so, they should be mating. How old is the rooster?

 

[The Angry Hen]

Okay, do you have a picture of his face?
This sounds weird, but since I had the same problem...

If his beak overlapped a lot, it can stop him from mating the girls.
-The Angry Hen

 

[keesmom]

Just because you aren't seeing them mating does not mean it isn't happening.

 

[Mrs. K]

are you checking the eggs for the bulls eye?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Just because you aren't seeing them mating does not mean it isn't happening.

X 2 -- have you checked the eggs for fertility?