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How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:18 pm
by Jenny d
Hello,
I got a silkie rooster a few weeks ago who is about 6 months old because I really wanted to brood some babies this spring from my flock that I have had for 4-5 years. He's very sweet, and lovely colours and has started to work his magic with the ladies, but he is terrible at it.
I watched him get on backwards twice last night, and DH is starting to think he has a neck fetish.
At this rate I am never going to get fertilized eggs. :-(
How long does it take for a feathered gentleman to figure things out?
I am thinking of just getting hatching eggs this year instead.
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:43 pm
by baronrenfrew
I have never raised silkies, but I know they sometimes clip feathers around the vent of hens and roos to get a better connection.
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:12 pm
by Happy
Six months is still kinda young. He's still figuring things out. Let's hope he gets his act together
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:27 pm
by Killerbunny
Have you checked any eggs for fertility?
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:44 pm
by Jenny d
Yes, no bullseyes on any of my yolks yet.
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:49 pm
by Killerbunny
Well, like @Happy said he is young. @Kbr42 do you give your silkies a bikini wax?????
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:13 pm
by ross
baronrenfrew wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:43 pm
I have never raised silkies, but I know they sometimes clip feathers around the vent of hens and roos to get a better connection.
Yep & around the eyes so they can see which end is which luck
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:21 pm
by Jenny d
Ha ha, maybe that's my problem, perhaps I should pull the girls crests back so he can tell which end has a face!
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:24 pm
by kenya
He's just figuring things out, should figure it out soon.
Re: How long does it take for a rooster to figure out his job?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:07 pm
by Farrier1987
Competent employees should get more than minimum wage.
