When will the roosters be ready?

[chickeypeep101]

I know roosters start crowing at all different ages but when they start mating with the hens and actually fertilizing their eggs or does it vary like crowing? Thanks.

 

[gritsar]

It varies, like the crowing. One thing I'm almost sure of though. The cockerels will be ready to mate at least a few weeks before the pullets are ready to accept it. It's utter chaos until everyone gets on the same page.

 

[SmartyChick]

Ditto, experiencing that right now... my two boys are barely 5 weeks, and their sisters are NOT appreciating the testosterone!