Pullet or Cockerel?

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He is super friendly so far I pick him up often and pet him often. He's always playing with the other they are so cute together. I knew something was different his legs were so much bigger than her's and the features were always just bigger compared to her's. I wonder if they do get aggressive at what age that happens. I am so bummed out

Do you live in an area where you're not allowed to have roosters? I hope that you're able to keep him. I know that isn't the case for everyone and that some places don't allow people to have roosters

 

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I think its when they reach puberty that some roosters will show aggression. But like I've said before, not all roosters are aggressive. Also, whenever dealing with your rooster, make sure to assert dominance... so that he knows his place.

 

[ReelFaster]

Do you live in an area where you're not allowed to have roosters? I hope that you're able to keep him. I know that isn't the case for everyone and that some places don't allow people to have roosters

To be honest I never checked if I was allowed to even have chickens in my Twp. I am fortunate to have close to an acre of land that backs to a wooded area but I am still in suburbia with neighbors right on top me, just my yard goes on for long while. The coop setup is about 150 - 200 feet from the house way past everyone's back yards. I've seen few others in Twp have chickens (although that don't mean we are allowed to) but I'd suspect if he was crowing at 5AM folks would hear it and complain, I don't want to draw attention to myself.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I would check your rules about roosters. I was surprised to find out that where I am (on less than an acre with neighbors on each side) that roosters are allowed. (Though it soon became obvious as a few neighbors had roosters)

To be honest I never checked if I was allowed to even have chickens in my Twp. I am fortunate to have close to an acre of land that backs to a wooded area but I am still in suburbia with neighbors right on top me, just my yard goes on for long while. The coop setup is about 150 - 200 feet from the house way past everyone's back yards. I've seen few others in Twp have chickens (although that don't mean we are allowed to) but I'd suspect if he was crowing at 5AM folks would hear it and complain, I don't want to draw attention to myself.

 

[ReelFaster]

I would check your rules about roosters. I was surprised to find out that where I am (on less than an acre with neighbors on each side) that roosters are allowed. (Though it soon became obvious as a few neighbors had roosters)

I know, I really should. I am just afraid I'll get irritated by the answer. But guess it's better to know than get blindsided with having to get rid of my chickens. I try to keep a low profile.

 

[JubileeFarmer]

This is a dumb question or statement but typically happens with having a rooster, is he going to constantly mate with my hens? Will my eggs now be fertilized and have baby chicks? Can I still eat a fertilized egg? Sorry again for all the questions.......I have a lot research to do......

You can definitely eat fertile eggs. They will not start to develop baby chicks unless one of your hens goes broody and decides to sit on them or you put them in an incubator. They have to be kept at a constant temperature of ~ 99.5 degrees to develop into chicks. Eggs kept at room temperature, or refrigerated, will not even begin to develop. You will not even notice the difference, except that unfertilized eggs have a small white spot on the yolk and fertilized eggs have the same small white spot with a white ring around it.

 

[ReelFaster]

Thanks for all the info everyone super super helpful and I sincerely appreciate it all..