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Which is the roo?

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Welcome to the cluck-tastic world of chicken raising! If you're wondering, “Which is the roo?” you’re not alone! After purchasing two Jersey Giants—a friendly one and a smaller, shyer counterpart—you might be in for a feathered surprise. It’s easy to mix up their identities, especially when one is marked with ink and the other has a history of slow growth due to pasty butt. Now, as you navigate the joys and challenges of your first flock, the potential of a not-so-friendly rooster looms large. With concerns about socialization and behavior, you’re left hoping for a feathered friend, not a feathered fiend. Join the discussion as we unravel this delightful poultry puzzle together!
Which is the roo?
Which is the roo?

I know I’m coping here because I don’t want to admit it’s true…. But which of these is the roo? These are 5 week old jersey giants. Same hatch day. One is remarkably more friendly than the other. I bought one male and one female in addition to 6 girls in other breeds. My first time raising chickens. The one I now believe is likely the roo has always been the smallest and slowest to feather. I thought “she” was a runt and had slow growth from pasty butt. The male was marked with blue ink on his belly and so we always thought the friendly one was the one that was marked. We must have gotten them mixed up as they’ve grown.

Anyway, now I’m concerned I’m gonna have a jackass rooster. I know this is a risk when keeping a roo in your flock, but I was hopeful with socialization, I could have at least a semi friendly rooster. I won’t keep a mean rooster.

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