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How many hens do you keep per roo? I agree - there are definitely some that I see as bonded. I'm ok with keeping them together as long as the roo isn't over breeding the hens. I'm very fortunate in that all of my roos are very gentle with their ladies and just good boys in general. Right now...

That makes sense and was kind of what I was thinking. So I'm thinking I'll set up a bachelor pen apart from my breeding pens. I also have different roos that I'll want to alternate in from time to time. Some of my roos co-exist nicely. Others are less accepting of the competition. :D

I am starting a breeding program with 4 different breeds. We are currently setting up our breeding pens. My question is, do you keep your breeds in the breeding pens year round, or do you separate the roos at points to rest the hens? I'm trying to figure out exactly how I want to do this and...