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actually, I've avoided having roosters for 8 years because of the problems they can be to hens...these were "accidental" roosters and I am watching the hens very carefully to see they aren't abused. Having said that, it sure would be fun to have ahen hatch babies!

I do plan to get more chicks next spring. So far the two bantam roosters have paid no attention to the bantam cohcin hen, and the one bantam rooster seems to devote his attention to my astrolorp - funny to watch, can't imagine him being successful as he mostly falls off her. The other standard...

darn, I was afraid of that. I have two days off in a row now, and I'll have time to spend in the coop to watch them. thanks for your thoughts.

even tho I've had hens for 8 yrs, I've never had roosters for a variety of reasons. When my flock was wiped out this summer, I wanted instant company for the sole survivor, and got some bantam pullets. Turns out that of the 3, two are roosters. So, the flock consists of 2 standard hens, and 1...