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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    Update on the hen transfer: I took 2 hens from the main coop in the evening and put them in with the lonely rooster in his separate enclosure. I had to move them one at a time and the first girl panicked for a minute but settled right down. I got the second girl in and they were both fine...
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    I didn’t notice any problems with either of the hens that died. They both seemed perfectly healthy, walking around and eating/drinking just fine. I found one dead several weeks after the other one. Both hens were about 1 1/2 year old Cochins.
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    Thank you. I think I’ll wait until evening when all the girls roost and choose 2 that are not near their rooster. It’s less traumatic for everyone to catch them from their roost! I’ll take them to the new pen and rooster so they can wake up together in the morning. It’s sad to see the lonely roo...
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    Yes, they’ve been on the same property. I don’t know why the girls died but the roo appears healthy.
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    Thank you!:)
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    That makes a lot of sense! Thank you! Should I put them in a small cage to get them used to him or can I just put them in and keep an eye on them?
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    I don't have a separate pen other than the chicken tractor. That's why I thought I should select some hens and take them to him. The best I have is a large dog crate. So, the hens won't like just putting them in with him?
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    Separating hens from larger flock to join a lonely rooster

    Hello all, I'm glad to join the group! I think I have an unusual situation because I cannot find any discussions, so I'm seeking advice. I have one large hen house containing one Cochin rooster and 8 hens of different breeds. I also have a chicken tractor with one lonely Cochin rooster...
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