Which breed/Age?

[Alopez1773]

Hello!

A neighbor gave me this rooster about 3 weeks ago. I have no clue which breed and how old he is. I have a mixed flock and he is quite a gentle man with all 5 girls. He leads them to treats, protects them, is always alert and watching over them. I never thought I would be so in love. He does crow like crazy and pretty loud too, all hours of the day and night!

 

[JedJackson]

He's a mixed breed. Probably an olive egger if he originally came from a store or hatchery. Two years old is my guess. He looks to be in his prime.

 

[Sparrows]

Hello!

A neighbor gave me this rooster about 3 weeks ago. I have no clue which breed and how old he is. I have a mixed flock and he is quite a gentle man with all 5 girls. He leads them to treats, protects them, is always alert and watching over them. I never thought I would be so in love. He does crow like crazy and pretty loud too, all hours of the day and night!View attachment 3998941View attachment 3998942View attachment 3998943View attachment 3998944View attachment 3998946View attachment 3998947View attachment 3998948

I have never seen a rooster like that, He is beautiful! i'd guess 2-3 years old

 

[EggSighted4Life]

A neighbor gave me this rooster about 3 weeks ago. I have no clue which breed and how old he is

I agree with breed assessment by the first poster.. either an olive egger or possibly a sex link.

I think age is closer to 6 months based on spur size and leg scale condition, according to my experience.. I'm not an expert.

 

[JedJackson]

I agree with breed assessment by the first poster.. either an olive egger or possibly a sex link.

I think age is closer to 6 months based on spur size and leg scale condition, according to my experience.. I'm not an expert.

It could well be that age. I didn't look at the spurs.

 

[Sparrows]

It could well be that age. I didn't look at the spurs.

same

 

[Alopez1773]

I have never seen a rooster like that, He is beautiful! i'd guess 2-3 years old

He is gorgeous and such a gentle man. I can't get over the way he is with the girls. I had a english bantam rooster and he almost killed my barred rock hen (older hen I'm assuming). She wouldn't let him on her and he viciously attacked her. Thank God I got to her in time. She was bleeding slowly. From that point I have been terrified of roosters because of her, but this was a sign. I tried it again and this time I can't believe the difference. Thank you for your feedback!

 

[Alopez1773]

I agree with breed assessment by the first poster.. either an olive egger or possibly a sex link.

I think age is closer to 6 months based on spur size and leg scale condition, according to my experience.. I'm not an expert.

Thank you for your feedback! I feel he is pretty mature for a rooster. Previous one when he hit puberty he went crazy on one of my hens. Tried mating her forcefully and almost killed her. I feel this breed and age is more stable (hormone wise) than my previous one.