Rooster Behaviors

[MotherofHens5280]

Hmm yeah that's pretty old to not be showing any rooster chivalry, but maybe he's a late bloomer. My roosters did not have any adult chickens to show them anything but the three I ended up keeping have been tidbitting, finding nests for the hens, and standing guard for the hens' dust baths since they were 4 months old. However, I purposefully sought out hatching eggs sired by roosters with proven records of being excellent roosters that come from a long line of good heritage breed stock which I do believe helps them step into the role quicker. What breed is he and where did you get him from?

So funny enough after I made this post the next morning I went to give the hens some pumpkin and watched how he behaved. Sure enough he started tidbitting!! I haven't seen him as aggressive with them in the last few days so im very hopeful. I got him from a bcm breeder. He is a part bcm part americana

 

[2 Acres]

Hello all,
I am new to the group and to the world of chicken keeping. I have 8 hens and 1 rooster so far, with plans to obtain a few more girls in the spring. I was wondering do roosters learn how to share over time with the ladies? As of right now he eats first and seems to only care about himself. Im just curious if they become more gentlemanly as they mature or if he would start showing signs now. He is a good boy, he has never attacked me but sometimes he does his little aggressive dance but ends up standing down. He can be rough at times with the hens but nothing concerning yet.Is it because he is young or is he just not fit to be a leader? I have seen him warn against a hawk that swooped in to get girls, so he has potential.

He's a keeper!!! Take my word for it. Give him time.