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4/19/11 at 6:53am

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Got some new chicks from the farm store this year. Seem to have some young roos in the mix. We are considering hatching some of our own eggs and maybe breeding some production crosses. My question is, if you are going to keep roosters for breeding but dont want them out in the general population.. have any of you folks came up with a simple, humane way of housing the studly little feather dusters?
Keep in mind I need a way to selectively breed and secure those eggs from the hens. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

1 year under my belt. Have 2 coops with too many roos.. alpha is a handsome Barred Rock named Buck and his faithful side kick Frost the silky bantam roo. For hens have Wyandots, Barred Rocks, Golden Comets, Black Stars, Cherry Eggers, RIR's, Sebrights, and an unknown.. lovin it..

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4/19/11 at 1:39pm

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So, why would you not want them out with the others? I don;t see how you would get them to breed if you have the roos separate.

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4/19/11 at 1:41pm

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you could always make them their own separate mini coop/run, like a bachelor pad. then pick out whoever you want to be a dad, and let him go on a conjugal visit to the main coop wink

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4/19/11 at 3:54pm

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you could always make them their own separate mini coop/run, like a bachelor pad. then pick out whoever you want to be a dad, and let him go on a conjugal visit to the main coop wink

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They usually do fine in a bachelor pad, especially if raised together.

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4/21/11 at 9:36am

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thanks for the info.. makes it easier than having to build 3+ separate runs.. I want to try and selectively breed.. so I need to make a "honeymooners" run/laying box so I know what eggs are what. A separate bachelor pad would be perfect if it works out. I suggested eating the extra roosters... didnt meet with much support.. Wife's grandmother told her you never eat a rooster (some arkansas mountain lore/kitchen witchery something...) so.. guess we are not..