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Thought he was a pullet until this morning's crow

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Easter weekend brought a delightful surprise for our community member, u/Tootalou25, who welcomed two adorable olive egger chicks. However, the excitement took an unexpected turn when one of the chicks, initially thought to be a pullet, revealed its true colors by crowing this morning. This twist of fate raises an important question: what’s it like to raise an olive rooster? As u/Tootalou25 hopes for a sweet and friendly companion, they’re reaching out to fellow chicken enthusiasts for insights. If you have experience with a grown olive rooster, your wisdom could help ease fears and foster a loving environment for this feathery friend. Join the conversation and share your stories about these charming birds!
Thought he was a pullet until this morning's crow
Thought he was a pullet until this morning's crow

I got 2 olive egger chicks Easter weekend. Found out one is a roo when he started crowing this morning. Does anyone have a grown Olive rooster? I'm hoping he will stay sweet so I can keep him.

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