Rooster!!

[missbrit2006]

How come my roadster is getting on the backs of the other chickens

 

[Pyxis]

He is mating with them, that's how chickens mate

 

[chiques chicks]

It is mating. The eggs will be fertile. This is normal. If he has a favorite, she may get the feathers worn off her back. If it gets bad, make our buy chicken aprons. A quick search will show you how.

 

[missbrit2006]

I've never seen them do this all the chickens are about four months. Does this mean they hens will start laying soon?

 

[chiques chicks]

They are probably getting close. What breed are they?

At four months, think teenagers. That should explain their behavior.

 

[Gypsi]

I think most hens start laying around 18 weeks, so it won't be long. Don't let Point of Lay pullets free range, you want them to lay in their nest boxes so you know where to find the eggs. Put a golf ball in the nest box for inspiration

 

[missbrit2006]

There's a variety Rhode Island reds, barred rock, EE, there in a coop with nests

 

[missbrit2006]

Rooster or Hen?