C, do you think lighting has anything to do with it? Intensity or soft white vs warm white, for example? I've never has a real problem with my chicks, but I don't raise games.
Mary
Mama will integrate them, it shouldn't be a problem. Just be ready to deal with all the extra cockerels!
I'm glad your visiting rooster is mellow, a very good sign.
Mary
Sparring can start early, between both cockerels and pullets, and as long as nobody's injured, it's fine.
My concern would be if daddy is a game cock, and produces cockerels who are serious about fighting at an early age.
At this point, just watch and see how things develop.
And make sure they...