Rooster behavior/adolescence

[KSH1]

I have too many cockerels (I think 10 so far), but I want to grow most of them out to see what they become. I don't, however, want my pullets to be continually harassed, and I only have 4 adult hens so it doesn't seem very nice to make them deal with all of the teenage shenanigans. I'm considering moving all of the boys into a bachelor pad. At what age would they be past the most annoying stage, or at what age will the pullets be mature enough to not tolerate abuse? I won't put them all back in with the girls, but if one or two seem worthy I might let them join the girls eventually.

My main flock will have a huge enclosed run. But I'm guessing that if I keep a bachelor flock, I won't be able to free range them as they'd probably find their way to the run and cause trouble with each other and any roos in there. Is that a correct assumption?

Now I need to get some good pictures... Anybody looking for OEGB cockerels??

Thank you!

 

[JadeFarms]

Pics of cockerels?

 

[KSH1]

I will do my best to get some this afternoon. The OEGB are barred, lavender, black-tailed buff, blue (2), and one I'm not sure what to call - black with brown. Hatched 4/22/19.

 

[KSH1]

Pics of cockerels?

2 pics of the first bird because one is a bit blurry and one cut off his feet.


The last one is a cream legbar who kept getting photobombed, so this is the best picture I have so far.

The barred OEGB does have a neck despite how he looks here, but he is also quite small compared to the others.

 

[Trimurtisan]

I wish you where closer, he looks like my Serama pullet!

 

[AmyJane725]

Man they are stinkin' cute. Not sure on your questions, just wanted to let you know

 

[aart]

My main flock will have a huge enclosed run. But I'm guessing that if I keep a bachelor flock, I won't be able to free range them as they'd probably find their way to the run and cause trouble with each other and any roos in there. Is that a correct assumption?

Not if both runs are secure and you range them on alternating days.

 

[KSH1]

Not if both runs are secure and you range them on alternating days.

Cool thanks! I thought they might try to "fence fight" like dogs and horses sometimes do.

 

[aart]

Cool thanks! I thought they might try to "fence fight" like dogs and horses sometimes do.

Well, they might....a solid barrier might be needed to deter that.