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I audibly laughed. Thank you for thisI mean, right now he's like a fourteen years old kid in with a bunch of sexy cougars. Either he will learn or he won't, but give it some time and keep us posted.
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I audibly laughed. Thank you for thisI mean, right now he's like a fourteen years old kid in with a bunch of sexy cougars. Either he will learn or he won't, but give it some time and keep us posted.
Hello BYC!
Thank you to the articles on roosters and flock management - they have kept me from posting here 86 times! @Pyxis @Redhead Rae
I have a mixed flock of 13.
4 - Lavender Orps: 14 months
1 - Buff Orp: I think 4 years. We adopted her and her sister…
1 - Ameracuana: Jeannie is sisters with Buff. Also about 4 years.
These 6 all cruise together and the lavs joined these two last year. They are finally friends.
In April, we bought 7 new chicks from NPIP breeder in RI. We have a mix, not sure the breeder knew the breeds. 3 EE, 1 Cuckoo Maran, 1 Brahma, 1 Barnyard Mix, and 1 Grey chicken. Sapphire Gem maybe?
This flock has been with the “big” girls since week 6. Still working on being friends - they are very scared of the big girls, but the big girls tend to ignore them.
Brahma is a roo. 1 EE is a roo.
EE’s name is Derek. He has recently started getting his hormones and has been trying to mount the others (not the bigs). I know from the articles, some said it’s hard to watch, but it’s part of the process. He’ll learn to be more gentle.
I gave Derek some passes. We also had a close call with a hawk (they free range) and guess who runs out on high alert to protect? Derek. Another pass.
Today, Derek went after two girls, the other EEs. One, he chased so much she was in an outright panic. He corned her in the fenced in garden and after he “mated” she was in shock. She let me pick her up and her little legs and wings were limp. She was terrified. She sat with me for over a half hour (she never lets us near her). Finally had her eating and drinking. Strike 1. Big strike.
Then he went after the second EE, and she fought so much and tried to escape. She got up right after but then ran and hid the rest of the afternoon. Even coaxing her with treats wouldn’t get her to come out. We kept Derek away from her after that. Strike 2.
Is this normal? Do I just need to accept that this is how the rooster works and he’ll get better?
He hasn’t shown any aggression to me, my husband, my dog…just when trying to mate his girls. They aren’t even mature yet!
TLDR:
How do you know when a roo just won’t work. If the girls are terrified of him, (one was slightly in shock today after a mating attempt), does that not bode well for him?
Thank you!
First Pic: Leslie after Derek scared her half to death
Second: OG crew
Third: Derek, Two EE behind him to the right
Fourth: Roo Brahma, Leslie, Doggo, Baryard Mix
Agreed!You could try that for a few weeks but I'd say your Brahma is prolly your keeper. Good luck and keep us posted.
He will definitely learn!When he figures out his way isn't working he'll change tactics. Especially seeing the (buff orp?) coming to save the day...
Yay for Chase!!Chase mated with a sapphire gem late in the day but I only saw them once. She's doesn't mind him being near her and didn't protest .She turns a year old in 3 months.