rooster introduction

I’ve heard 1 to 10 is a standard ratio currently raising 11 chicks who are “pullets” from TSC but we know how that may turn out lol i am also getting 2 light Brahma coop ready pullets in June bringing the total to 13 so will I need more than one Roo? How many roosters have you been able to keep...

I apologize if this has been asked, there are so many threads and I don't know exactly how to word what I'm looking for in the search. I have 10.. 8 month old babies, we will call this gang of girls, the OGs. I just picked up 8 new babies, this gang of girls are the Regulators. I would like...

Bianca needs a home update- my mom called- her flock is in need of a rooster(s) But they are standard hens. I’ve read that bantams can do ok with standards, and she is introducing 12 3 month old pullets now to her current 6, 2-3 year old ladies. Would now be a good time? Would sending both...

Hi there quick question since i am a newbie with chickens. Is there a certain way to introduce a rooster to our flock. Our ladies are RIR and the rooster that we selected is also a RIR. The rooster is a gentle one according to his owner. Just would like to know what is the best way for that...

Hello everyone. I just signed up on this forum and found it useful so I thought I should post here. Well I bought a new rooster yesterday for my hens. The problem is that he is so scared and doesn't eats anything. The hens get aggressive when he passes by them. I know it will take him some time...