Picky Rooster? Prefers some females over others...Is this normal?

[crazy4eggsJulie]

Our cochin rooster is beginning to show great interest in the ladies. He is 5 months old and very large. We have a five month old cuckoo marans and several 3 month old pullets of various other breeds.

This guys seems to ignore the one older pullet. They walk around side by side all day like best buds. He puts on a huge show for the younger ladies and constantly tries to get ahold of them. They are much smaller than him and they're pretty good at escaping. When he finally gives up on them, he will show the older gal attention. She's always there-seemingly willing, but she's like his "last resort." It appears that he is only interested in a challenge....

Is there any logic to this behavior? I assumed they'd all be equally appealing to him. Just curious.

 

[gritsar]

Yes, they do pick their favorites. My roo has two or three favorites out of 13 hens.

 

[crazy4eggsJulie]

That' so crazy! He likes a little Blue Andalusian the best. She's about the size of one of his wings! She thinks he's INSANE and lets everybody know. All the while, the steady and dependable, anxiously awaiting his attention older Cuckoo Marans is practically laying down for him...and he could care less!

CRAZY CHICKENS!

 

[Mesa]

Same with my BC roo! My big ole guy loves a teeny little white silkie! I finally had to separate the silkies and Ameraucanas from the Marans. That rooster is just too big for those small hens.
Poor little silkie.