Not what I bought. What is this?

[JLaRocco]

Hi. I bought this as a chick at Tractor Supply. It was supposed to be a female Brahma. It’s obviously not.

I’ve been looking around the web and think it’s a male Easter Egger or something similar. Any confirmation or help?

I already have a Orpington male. Only have an 8 bird flock. This unexpected rooster going to be a problem?

Thanks,
Jarrod

 

[Acre4Me]

yes, looks like male EE

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

You're correct, it's an EE cockerel.

Some flocks can tolerate 2 roosters without over mating or fighting, it will depend on the individual roosters.. I never keep less than that many.. Sometimes even with correct ratios a rooster may over mate his favorite hens. I've successfully kept 2 cocks with 4 hens without issue. Not generally recommended and your mileage may very.

 

[SueT]

He’s very handsome! Looks like an Easter Egger to me too. If you only have 7 hens, yes this might be a problem. Are they all the same age? Is the other rooster same age? I have kept 2 roosters with 10 hens and it worked out fine. Last month, the elder one was killed by a raccoon, so his son took over seamlessly, having learned the ropes from watching his elder.
Welcome to BYC! I look forward to seeing you around.

 

[My Bagurks]

I agree. It looks like an EE male. Very pretty bird. And I’ve also had the ratio of rosters to hens favor the roosters. 6-21 has been my highest. And things were peaceful.

Where are you located?

 

[JLaRocco]

He’s very handsome! Looks like an Easter Egger to me too. If you only have 7 hens, yes this might be a problem. Are they all the same age? Is the other rooster same age? I have kept 2 roosters with 10 hens and it worked out fine. Last month, the elder one was killed by a raccoon, so his son took over seamlessly, having learned the ropes from watching his elder.
Welcome to BYC! I look forward to seeing you around.

Thanks, first time raising birds and my first post. They are all about 12 weeks. I’ll see if my Orpington and this potential male start acting up and adjust if necessary. My daughter loves the Orpington but I think this guy will be a lot more attractive. Will be tough to get rid of one.

 

[Sammi_0411]

It's a EE cockerel

 

[JLaRocco]

I agree. It looks like an EE male. Very pretty bird. And I’ve also had the ratio of rosters to hens favor the roosters. 6-21 has been my highest. And things were peaceful.

Where are you located?

 

[JLaRocco]

Welcome to BYC!

You're correct, it's an EE cockerel.

Some flocks can tolerate 2 roosters without over mating or fighting, it will depend on the individual roosters.. I never keep less than that many.. Sometimes even with correct ratios a rooster may over mate his favorite hens. I've successfully kept 2 cocks with 4 hens without issue. Not generally recommended and your mileage may very.

Thank you. Hope to learn a lot here.

 

[JLaRocco]

I agree. It looks like an EE male. Very pretty bird. And I’ve also had the ratio of rosters to hens favor the roosters. 6-21 has been my highest. And things were peaceful.

Where are you located?

Thanks. Northern MA.