I would have no more than one rooster per 10 hens. Yes, we have lots of chickens My speckled Sussex is the definite leader of the flock. And the whole flock knows it.
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I have 5 hens and 2 guinea hens, 1 rooster
A minimum of seven hens to a roo. A lot of the time a roo has his favorite hens, that he will mate regularly and some hens little to maybe not at all, if he has a lot of hens. But he needs a choice, so 7 is minimum, but 10 is better. Of course if you have a Psychotic roo, then double that to 14 or more. In my opinion. GCso how many hens to a roo for a happy flock? and good luck and godspeed!
Ok so, obviously I'm a new chicken mom... my intent is for eggs not chicks. Should I keep a rooster for protection, or am I going to end up with fertilized eggs?