Roo?

[Akrause57]

I had a suspicion that this guy was a roo due to his behavior. Can anyone confirm or deny? About 5 weeks today.

 

[sourland]

Very likely a cockerel if it is only 5 weeks old.

 

[Pretty Birds]

Cockerel

 

[Akrause57]

Cockerel

Very likely a cockerel if it is only 5 weeks old.

Thank you both! When should I get rid of him? We can’t have roosters. I would like to keep him around for as long as possible because he is pretty friendly. However, if taking him away will mess with the pecking order, is it better to do this sooner than later?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Probably better to do it sooner rather than later, as pecking order is less established when they're younger.