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One! Or your hens will likely be over mated by two cockerels even if they get along. I personally keep at least two of each breed and variety... if I can, in case something happens to my top choice or if I'm working on increasing genetics. Accidents, predators, and illness are all possibilities...

I counted my current crew... I do have 25 cockerels right now in my stag pen. My head rooster did a fantastic job keeping boys in line but he had an accident this summer and found his way to the table unfortunately. Their space is 12x12 coop with about 36' of roost. At least 11 of the current...

How much space is that? :pop

Ehhh... yes and no. I have also seen it, but most my boys do not behave in that manner. I've even seen them take turn mating each other. Sometimes I think they are just getting a taste of their own medicine! :plbb But I will (have) cull(ed) for it. Only those with acceptable behavior are...

Well written and informative... you should do an article! :thumbsup Last year I sold a lot of chicks.... I'm considering not selling ANY chicks and just growing things out for myself... selling only extra pullets that don't meet my standard... and protecting/being stingy with my genetics...

Wow, I could not afford to be a "hatch a holic" and just give away the cockerels. It's nice to be able to "think" they all live happily ever after. That's not exactly my version of responsible hatching... but hey if it's working for you and the neighbor and they aren't ending up in public...

If you will be hatching in the future and have the ability... sending them to your freezer is a fantastic and rewarding option... Rehoming is nice if you can recoup your investment at all. Keeping one... ya, if you and your flock are ready. Otherwise, maybe in the next batch! :pop

I will probably go back and read some more... made it half way... :pop Yes separate your boys. Most those are dual purpose and will give you plenty of meat by 24 weeks. Harvesting for your family is a hugely rewarding and honorable goal! We harvest by attitude first before carcass size. So much...