I don't have any my phone right now but will try to get some tonight if I can get my other human kids to cooperate. lol I have 4 black copper marans, 3 rhode island reds, and 2 easter eggers.
I've never heard of hen saddles. I may have to look into that but would hate to put anything on them that would make them even more uncomfortable. lol Just hate the idea of separating them because they're such a good flock & he keeps them all protected when they're out and about together. I may...
He's 5 years old. I attached a picture to the other response I received. Even though he can be territorial at times we're fond of him & would hate to get rid of him. I've thought about adding more hens to our flock but he does have his favorites & I'm afraid it still wouldn't do them much good...
An Americauna (easter egger). 5 years old. see attached picture. He's a really big rooster & beautiful coloring. And even though he can be testy at times, he's a pretty laid back rooster as you can see...he's hanging out on my husband's shoulders. lol
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? No, I've had chickens for 5 years now.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 10 - 9 hens & 1 rooster
(3) What breeds do you have? Black Copper Marans, Rhode Island Reds & Americana
(4) How did you find out about...
I have 1 rooster & 9 hens, however, all my hens have bare backs? I thought 9 would be plenty to keep him from de-feathering my girls, but obviously not. Is there anything I can do other than kick him out? They have plenty of room to get away from him during the day & we let them out to free...