Roosters mounting Hens

[Christie_NC]

I have 2 Black copper marans Roosters in a run with 6 Black copper maran hens, and 5 speckled Sussex hens. They are only 10 weeks old. I noticed the other day that my Roosters are already mounting the hens. I have researched and researched, and can't seem to find any answers. I Have never heard of Roosters this young mounting hens. Can someone please give me some information and advice as to why they would start doing this as such a young age?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Because their hormones are probably raging already. Some mature much quicker. My guess is they aren't quite able to mate yet but are practicing. I personally would separate them out from the girls. They are gonna be trouble. After they all mature more you could add one back.

 

[TheAmundsons]

This is interesting to me because ours are about 21-22 weeks and I haven't seen our rooster try to mount any of the ladies yet! Definitely following this thread!

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

This is interesting to me because ours are about 21-22 weeks and I haven't seen our rooster try to mount any of the ladies yet! Definitely following this thread!

Maybe they rather play video games instead?

 

[HuffleClaw]

Maybe they rather play video games instead?