[COLOR=0000FF]Is it OK to not have a rooster in w/ the hens? We aren't planning on raising any chicks but I know a roo kind of watches out for his flock, too. Any other benefits of a roo? I think we'll just get rid of him. Just got home from work and am going outside now to clean her up - he got to her last night again, somehow, and she's a mess, but is living. I have her in a box right now. I think he pecked her eye. All our hens are around 2-3 years old. I think roo is, too.[/COLOR]
I think that if they free range it "might" help to have a roo, but certainly not necessary. There are plenty of people looking to get rid of their perfectly nice roos just because some cities won't let you have one. Look on here or look on Craigslist?