Leeloo Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 So I bought an Australorp hen and a pullet last month. I chose this breed carefully because they are supposed to be quiet and emphasized to the seller that I needed females. I was told the "pullet" would start laying in August. Well, in the last week or so, it has been exhibiting some dominant behavior with the hen. At first I thought it was just challenging the pecking order, but yesterday I noticed the saddle feathers are getting longer and more pointy. I'm 95% sure it's a boy. I'm in grad school and getting to the last stressful two weeks of the semester so now on top of all that I have to rehome a roo! I feel bad about separating them because they are so cute curled up in the dirt together, but I can't have any crowing in my neighborhood! This morning, I emailed the lady who sold them to me to see if I could do an exchange, but no response so far! Just needed to vent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 How disappointing for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Just what you need! It may be worth posting a photo just in case one of the other omleteers can help you be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeloo Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 I emailed a friend who said she would take them if my neighbors complained. That's when she thought they were girls. She already has one rooster so I don't know if she'd want another! No response from her yet either! I'll try to post a photo later. I'd be happy if I'm wrong and I just have a girl with an especially flowy tail and bossy personality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
