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Old 19-01-2008, 01:13 AM
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but can anyone help when do cockerels become mature
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About the same time as hens become POL I believe - around 18-20 weeks.

Might see 'adult' behaviours before then. It will all depend on the breed.

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I had two young roosters (both crosses of goodness only knows what) from a late July hatch, one started crowing in early November and the other in early January. Pure breeds mature late I believe, so you might be looking at 5-6 months.
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Old 21-01-2008, 05:01 PM
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thanks looked in loads of books now most say 22 to 26 weeks thanks again.
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