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Breeding only cocks, is that possible?

Breeding only male chickens

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I have born many males, is it possible to breed only males?

Male chicks can be reared together until they reach sexual maturity.

According to the breed this can manifest itself at different times.

Mediterranean breeds such as the Italian, Livornese, Ancona, etc. show the first signs of maturity towards the third month.

Other breeds such as the Polverara, they are later and begin sexual maturity after the fourth to fifth month of life.

One of the first obvious signs of reaching sexual maturity is the beginning of the 'song' It is no coincidence that male cockerels were once slaughtered at the 'first crow'.

Before sexual maturity there are no signs of competition between males and breeding can be conducted with peace of mind.

At the first signs of sexual maturity, cockerels begin to create a 'territory' for themselves. pecking at other males to sanction their supremacy.

The evolution of this situation leads to 'cannibalism' with losses of animals within the group.

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