willyhorton Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 hi guys... can anyone pls tell me how old cockerels are before they start to mate ??? its a pekin bantam, are there any signs to look for to tell that it is starting to become sexually active ?? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Just the most obvious sign - it will start to mount the hens I daresay that a mod will be along in a moment to move this to the correct section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I've got a cream legbar cross that started at about 12 - 14 weeks old. he had the urge but neither the manners nor the technique to please the girls he was intrested in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It will probably start seriously trying things with the hens at about 16 weeks plus The cockerel will drop a wing and start dancing at the females shuffling up beside them then he will make a grab at them, after a week or so of being told off and chased away by the females he will manage to tread them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
