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    new rooster

    i am introducing a new man to my flock. There is no other rooster. What is the best way to introduce him?? just put him in with the girls? keep him separate but visible for a while - how long?? what sort of conflict should I expect? I got rid of a mean roo but determined that the flock seemed...
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    'nice' rooster

    thanks, all, for info on 'nice' rooster. also it sounds as if a flock needs a rooster to keep order among the girls. i will be looking for the 'right' man. hope he's not too hard to find.
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    'nice' rooster

    I had a mean rooster and gave him away. My hens seem to fight each other more since he is gone. Does a rooster keep order in the flock? Is there any such thing as a 'nice' rooster? Would a banty rooster be better, if I coult find one?
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