Sounds like they are still establishing who the big bird on the block is. I've seen them early season being tight lipped too, even when they are together and the hens get to fighting. Figure the Toms would gobble their heards off, but don't. Some will go into strut, while others just hang close by the gals all day. Don't ya hate it when the Tom's act like they're 14 and just found out what a Playboy Playmate looks like?

If it were me, I'd patten the old boy you want and be in the general area that he heads. Then, depending on the flock location, try to fire up the dominant hen. Get her all jacked up and she'll come looking to cool your heels. She likes the boys being around and how dare you try to steal her man! LOL. I've had her drag the boys right along for the ride, especially in early season when they wanna keep an eye on the ladies instead of break away for that lone hen love. Give 'em some lead love instead.

Edited 'cause sometimes, I just KAN't SpElL leFT, 'er, I mEen Right!