quackers and me
In the Brooder
My existing old girl flock had a rooster until 2 days ago. He just didn't show up for lock down at night. I looked everywhere for him but to no avail. They are now used to having a protector with them daily as they free range. I have another 7 month old rooster that is a promising candidate. I have a completely divided coop with the old girls on one side and a young group on the other with cages of baby chicks and moms and 5 month old hens and roosters. I also have another chicken and duck pen that has 3 hens and 5 roosters (7 months old) and 14 ducks. It also is completely separate from the first 2 coops. This is where the chosen rooster(Snowbitrd) resides at present. Both the 5 month olds and the old girls free range everyday but they roost separately and the younger (2) roosters do not interact properly with the old girls. I need a rooster with the old girls to protect them from the (2) young roosters and from predators. My question is how do I introduce Snowbird (7 month old rooster) to my old girls and get him accepted?