Someone please tell me having Roo's isn't the end of the world. *PICS*

[ERnoleGuy]

So, I am new to chickens. I decided to purchase 6 chicks from a feed store here in Tampa. Well two of them I know for sure are RIR pullets, and the others were 2 St. Run Light (maybe dark mixed) Brahmas, and St. Run 2 Polish. They are about 7 wks old now. After spending days and days researching here and online elsewhere, I have decided with 95% certainty that besides the RIR's, they ARE ALL ROOS! I live in a fairly urban setting, and while I planned on maybe having one roo or so, I sure didn't want or need FOUR of them!

I am desperately trying to find my camera cord so I can post the pics I've taken. The Polish both have what appears to be pointed feathers (as opposed to the rounded ones that females are supposed to have) And the Brahmas are getting an awful lot of red to their combs.

I'm kinda freaking out. Should I attempt to rehome them now? Wait it out and see how it goes. I mean, 4 roos to TWO hens. That's just a disaster waiting to happen. I for sure want to get some more pullets though. But from this time forward... its nothing but sexed pullets for me.

Someone please console me. LOL

UPDATE: 8/12/09 There are now pics of these all here: http://picasaweb.google.com/skoshler/Chickens?authkey=Gv1sRgCJCfv-LpiJa8Wg&feat=directlink

 

[HarlansHollowFarms]

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You can always rehome them.
You need to talk with Ranchhand about the roos, she is a Rooster Magnet!

 

[ranchhand]

You know, as soon as I saw this topic title I KNEW my name was going to come up! *sigh*

ER, my sympathies, though I am more than happy to share my title with you!

Seven weeks is a little early, I'd hold off until about 12 weeks to know for sure. Then you can post on Craig's List for free roosters.

In case you're wondering, approximately 16 of my 46 chickens are roo's. It's a real chorus around here- and no one is in tune!

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

oh geez sorry. you know, some of us would say YUMMMMM..... and extra roos are a dinner opportunity not a problem...but thats another story

ranchhand is right tho - give it a bit more time. and you'd be surprised what kind of replies you'll get from CL.

i rehomed a young roo to a woman who was heartbroken over the loss of her longtime roo - and i gained a friend in the process!

good luck!

 

[halo]

Ive had better luck with Freecycle placing roosters than Craigslist.

 

[ranchhand]

Good point Halo, that's what I need to try!

As a BTW, I have no objection to someone having any of my roos for dinner, as long as they treat it humanely while on my property. Butchering just isn't for me, I admire those who can do it!

 

[gritsar]

It's not the end of the world.
Take the roos to my Dad's house in Sebring. Tell him I sent you. The blue hairs in the mobile home park where he lives need something to gripe about.

 

[eggsrcool]

Firstly,

And having roo's is not the end of the world

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

Funny thing is most roos have really awesome personalities.

 

[newchickenfamily]

Boy, I've had lots of roos come through my suburban backyard. I can't have them, so they must move on. I'd wait a bit longer to re-home them till your double sure they are roos! I've had some girls that were questionable for awhile.

Someone else mentinoned they'd had better luck rehoming them on Freecycle as opposed to Craigslist. I've found the same to be true for me. I've also found some new friends in the process!