Hi all,
I am moving to a new home that has a teeny little flock (3) already established. The roo is a 2-3 year old game(hatch?)/barred rock cross and he has 2 barred rock hens.
My flock has a 1 year old EE/Golden Comet cross roo and his nine 1.5 year old hens of varying breeds, (rainbow pullet surprise).
My roo did kill two of my 'slip' capons that were showing interest in his girls and one of DD's Sultan roos the night we left the Sultan trio's pen unlocked.
But I am wondering if they can cohabitate peacefully if there will be 2 roos and 11 hens and they free-range during the day. I really think part of my roo's issue was the cramped quarters (10x20 with 25 birds in it.)
Any insight or experience you can share would be helpful.
I am moving to a new home that has a teeny little flock (3) already established. The roo is a 2-3 year old game(hatch?)/barred rock cross and he has 2 barred rock hens.
My flock has a 1 year old EE/Golden Comet cross roo and his nine 1.5 year old hens of varying breeds, (rainbow pullet surprise).
My roo did kill two of my 'slip' capons that were showing interest in his girls and one of DD's Sultan roos the night we left the Sultan trio's pen unlocked.
But I am wondering if they can cohabitate peacefully if there will be 2 roos and 11 hens and they free-range during the day. I really think part of my roo's issue was the cramped quarters (10x20 with 25 birds in it.)
Any insight or experience you can share would be helpful.