What a difference a day makes!

[MKetter]

A picture from yesterday

And today

He’s starting to get wattles.

He’s kind of a jerk. He chases and pecks at the pullets. They are all 5 1/2 weeks old. He jumps on them when they’re eating. There seems to be a blonde that particularly catches his attention. He chases this Ideal 236 all around. It’s like Circus Maximus. Round and round they go.

 

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

Hmm... I haven't ever had a roo, so maybe he will outgrow it, but if he is hurting your hens, its time to get rid of him. There are plenty of sweet roos out there, he just might not be one of them. Breed might be part of it too, what is he?

 

[MKetter]

Hmm... I haven't ever had a roo, so maybe he will outgrow it, but if he is hurting your hens, its time to get rid of him. There are plenty of sweet roos out there, he just might not be one of them. Breed might be part of it too, what is he?

He’s a blue laced Wyandotte. He hasn’t actually hurt any. He just harasses them.

 

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

He’s a blue laced Wyandotte. He hasn’t actually hurt any. He just harasses them.

I have a 10wk Wyandotte pullet. She isn't very feisty, so maybe it's just his hormones, not the breed. If he isn't injuring them and/or preventing them from eating and drinking, and you want to keep him, go for it. With that feistiness, I'm sure he will protect the flock well. I would just watch closely and make sure your pullets are eating well and aren't stressed.

 

[Yardmom]

What are your plans for the boys once the chicks are grown? Are you planning to move them to a coop soon?