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How Many Roosters do we need?

post #1 of 5
Thread Starter 

Just wondering out of my 9 bantoms that I hatched I have 4 hens and 5 roosters.  How many roosters should I keep???

post #2 of 5

You really only need one. With only 4 hens 2 would be pushing it IMO. 

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post #3 of 5
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pushing it meaning fighting?
 

post #4 of 5

Yes as well as overbred hens. 

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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post #5 of 5
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Ok now I need to choose.  Thanks
 

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