when to give away roosters?

[chickenbythesea]

So, we purchased 12 straight run chicks this spring and so far it looks like 3 are roosters. I will keep one of them but the other 2 will have to go. The other two are from the 3-6 week range. Should I try to rehome them now or wait until they're older so that they can hold their own in their new home? thanks

 

[mnferalkitty]

I try and re-home as early as possible, the sooner they go the better then I am not having to feed them and it helps with my feed bill not to have extra mouths to feed.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Agree. Best to try, try try. It often takes a lot of time to find a taker.