Chickabluedle Coop
In the Brooder
- Oct 13, 2020
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We have 8 month old chickens, 4 hens and a rooster as well as a bunch of 17 week pullets.
The rooster has started mating with one 17 weeker, Daisy, a sapphire splash. She's a decent size and may start to lay soon in the next few weeks, but I'm just questioning if I should ignore or put the rooster in jail?
My instincts say that if he's approaching and she's allowing it, then she must be of age and let it be, but the mother-hen in me is slightly concerned for her well-being. She is EXTREMELY docile and I'm wondering if she just won't run away? Thoughts?
pictures for size comparison
The rooster has started mating with one 17 weeker, Daisy, a sapphire splash. She's a decent size and may start to lay soon in the next few weeks, but I'm just questioning if I should ignore or put the rooster in jail?
My instincts say that if he's approaching and she's allowing it, then she must be of age and let it be, but the mother-hen in me is slightly concerned for her well-being. She is EXTREMELY docile and I'm wondering if she just won't run away? Thoughts?
pictures for size comparison