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Update. Sebastian started limping a few days ago, and since I had to thin the boys, he got the first cut. This afternoon I went out to see how the flock was doing, and found Xander ontop of Rebecca cornered in the coop. She wasn't moving. I ran in and he left. I picked her up and found her...

What a lovely flock! I have decided to give each of my boys time with the flock without the other boys around. It's giving me a chance to see the dynamic between them and the hens. My younger cocks seem to lead the pullets from the same hatch off to one section of the yard, but Xander prefers...

I had a dog attack that took out 4 hens not long after I culled that roo. I had 2 speckled sussex hens that were inseparable. One was killed in that attack. It was the first time I really saw the way chickens bond and care for each other. The surviving, uninjured SS was found snuggled up to...

This is a very good point, @LaFleche mentioned also. I definitely agree! They're both 2 1/2 so age should not be a factor. They are also both dominant - they are both Black Copper Marans (possibly crosses) I'm not sure if the breed itself tends toward dominant? As for laying - they were both...

I'm afraid you're right about Xander. Good suggestion about allowing Sebastian to remain among the flock without the other cocks and give him a chance to prove himself, and then with Sammy if Sebastian is a stressor. Thank you LaFleche!

Thanks Mrs. K. I would like a beta for 2 reasons. I have a 2 hens that just won't mate with the Alpha, because they had been mating with the roo I culled last year. Now they are kept on the outskirts because Alpha allows them to remain, but he just tolerates them. I'm hoping they will choose the...

Hi all, I have a handful of questions about raising cockerels, and I could really use some advice. I have a great alpha Ameraucana rooster, who is just over 2 yrs old. About a year ago I had to cull his beta - a polish who was great with the hens but challenging me & the Alpha every time he...