I have a wonderful Buff Orpington rooster and just bought him 2 hens - but now Im wondering if I should get more hens. one hen seems to be left out and the other is a favorite. Any suggestions on a perfect number of hens per rooster - this is a pet flock.
I have a great Buff Orpington rooster and just purchased two hens. Now I'm wondering if two's enough? This is a pet flock. But I feel that one hen is always odd hen out. Any ideas?
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