So if I ever do get a rooster it would be good to wait until my girls are at least a year old, maybe.If I am ever in a position where I need a rooster I am going to Shad for advice 1st. He has a number of roosters. They don't always get along but mostly they do & they respect him. I know it helps if a young cockerel has a mature *good* rooster to teach him, or lacking that mature hens who will put him in his place & teach him manners. The problem I see a lot is people have new, young flocks & the boys get rowdy [as boys do] & there's no~one who knows how to pull them in line. Not the chicken's fault but they pay the price.