I just got my second round of chicks this weekend. My first group of 3 turned out 2 out of 3 roos. I was able to find a good home for one, and I'm holding onto the second until my second group is big enough to move in with my one (hopefully) pullet left. Which brings me to my question.
My remaining pullet is a 13 week old Delaware. She is pretty docile, but still warming up to me (she runs into the hen house whenever I come into the run.) The roo she is living with is a pretty vocal 12 week old BO. He isn't mean, but definitely dominant and mischievous. I would love to keep him because he has an amazing personality (a total clown) but sadly, I think he maybe too vocal since I live in a suburban area. If anyone can think of a way to keep him though, I would love to hear suggestions on how to. If I end up having to rehome him, I need to move my new babies out as soon as possible. They are a 2-1/2 week old GL Wyandotte, a RIR and a Barred Plymouth Rock. The GLW is pretty big, probably 2-1/2 times the size of the other two. She actually attempted to fly out of the brooder this morning. She is pretty covered in feathers too. Would it be possible to move her out sooner than the smaller two? If I could get her out at about 6 weeks that would mean I'd only have to wait out the crowing another 3 1/2 weeks. Hopefully I won't have a neighbor complain by then
My remaining pullet is a 13 week old Delaware. She is pretty docile, but still warming up to me (she runs into the hen house whenever I come into the run.) The roo she is living with is a pretty vocal 12 week old BO. He isn't mean, but definitely dominant and mischievous. I would love to keep him because he has an amazing personality (a total clown) but sadly, I think he maybe too vocal since I live in a suburban area. If anyone can think of a way to keep him though, I would love to hear suggestions on how to. If I end up having to rehome him, I need to move my new babies out as soon as possible. They are a 2-1/2 week old GL Wyandotte, a RIR and a Barred Plymouth Rock. The GLW is pretty big, probably 2-1/2 times the size of the other two. She actually attempted to fly out of the brooder this morning. She is pretty covered in feathers too. Would it be possible to move her out sooner than the smaller two? If I could get her out at about 6 weeks that would mean I'd only have to wait out the crowing another 3 1/2 weeks. Hopefully I won't have a neighbor complain by then
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