I don't plan on housing him with the hens so I can avoid any potential problems such as pecking, hens with bare/scratched backs, etc.
He and a hen already pecked each others combs through the chicken wire.
I plan on allowing him to free range all day while hens remain in their run.
I just got a 1yr old Barred Rock Rooster today.. I had to build him temporary shelter.. It's around 24"x24"x24" with a perch about an inch off the floor. Will he be ok in this? I had to hurry before it got dark.
My plan was to allow him to free range all day, then just lock him up at...