- Jun 14, 2015
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Hi! I am new to the chicken world as of May. I was supposed to have 1 cockrel but ended up with 3. They are about 7.5 months and 6.5 months old. I have 9 pullets ranging in age from just starting to lay to 5 months. The cockrels and 4 of the pullets have been together since they were about 6 weeks old. All birds go in the coop at night and free range on 3 acres during the day. There is a dominant cockrel who mates and chases the others. Other than than that there has been no other aggression and they seem to have their pecking order figures out. From all that I read, it's a matter of time before I will need to re home 2 of the cockrels. My question is, how do you pick who stays and who goes? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!!