Thanks for this info. I separated the cockerel from the hens this morning. I have a small coop and pen that I will set up for him this afternoon. He is free ranging now and the hens are in the big coop. I love the aprons! Checked with Tractor Supply Co, but they don't sell these.
Yes I believe he is 10 mths old. I was hoping to raise their chicks to get additional hens. I think that you are right and I should separate them. Can you tell me if they can spend 1/2 day together, or should they be separately 24/7?
I have 2 NH hens that are nearly 2 yrs. old. I have 1 BO rooster that is nearly 1 yr old. I finished a 5 day Corid treatment 2 days ago. I have used deep litter all winter. Yesterday I noticed that both hens have lost all feathers at top of wings. The rooster has not lost any feathers.
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