I got a black rose comb rooster from my uncle at the Humane Society, but I have no idea how old he is and how big he is supposed to get. He does his rooster thing so I know he's not very young. Could someone tell me how big he should get and how old he could be?
Kate, Age of roosters is sometimes gauged by the length of the spurs. Fairly short, about 1" or less for the first year, and maybe 2"+ for a bird that is older. Smooth scales on the legs also indicate a young bird, with scales loosening a little as they get 4 or 5 years old, assuming they have avoided the Scaley Leg Mites! If he is a typical Rose Comb Bantam, he will be about a pound and a half (a little more or a little less) if he is a purebred bird, but there is quite a bit of variation in weight according to his inheritance and care. So it is your guess, as birds may be raised very differently and hard to tell age very accurately. Enjoy him. CJR
Thanks!
By Cjeanr on Sunday, December 31, 2000 - 11:08 pm: