Roo??

[KellysChicks]

Hello, all!

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I’m in a bit of a panic today and looking for expertise to tell me if my fears are valid. My sweet chick is looking more and more like a rooster every day. We aren’t allowed to have roosters within the city limits, so I’m hoping I’m wrong... I welcome any thoughts!

The girls are playing in the rain so please forgive their shabby appearance.

P.S. If it’s not a Roo, she’s HUGE! Bigger than the rest of my flock by far!

Thank you for your expertise!

 

[andreanar]

Im sorry, but yes, that's a cockerel

 

[KellysChicks]

Dang! I’m so sad. He’s so so sweet!!

 

[cassie123]

Beautiful cockerel!!

 

[andreanar]

They usually are the sweetest, prettiest, favorite that turn out to be the boys. Then hormones kick in and they can turn into monsters!

 

[HeyHeyWW]

I'm sorry he looks like a cockerel he's so pretty though!!!!

 

[KellysChicks]

He is lovely. I’m sad he has to go. When do hormones usually kick in? He was hatched on 8/10.

 

[andreanar]

Mine have usually turned jerky by 6-8 mths old. Ive had bad luck with cockerels

 

[cassie123]

Mine have usually turned jerky by 6-8 mths old. Ive had bad luck with cockerels

Same here, I turned my back for 1 second and he tried to attack me

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome! He's very handsome! I don't consider cockerels 'sweet', rather 'bold' and 'sizing me up'. I prefer the boys who avoid me and pay attention to their flockmates instead, and I don't try to hand feed or make 'pets' out of them either.
I do hope that you can rehome him soonest, so put out feelers right away. Or, move to where he can live with you...
Mary