When to thin the Roosters

[Fishhunter65]

New to raising chickens, Placed my 1st ordered of 20 chicks, Nankins, due in a few weeks. Have a pretty good handle on most of what I need to do. But, inevitably I'm going to have thin the roosters out. At what age should I decided which one to keep? Thanks for your help.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I usually figure it out by the time they start to crow. Maybe later if they are a fast maturing breed.
Boys growing up together don't fight much unless they're separated and reunited or have girls around.

 

[jdywntr]

I'd go to the breeds forum and find the thread for Nankins. See what people that raise them think. I have JG and it was suggested to me to wait until they were a year or two old because they mature so slowly.


Otherwise, when they are big enough to eat, start crowing, start fighting. Your choice.