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They are gorgeous!!!

Update: as of today, about 1.5 weeks after separating my roo from the girls, he finally stopped sulking and is getting into his new routine. He still likes to see the hens most of the time but he will also finally do his own thing sometimes too. He’s eating better (but now I got him into the bad...

That’s great that you have ex battery hens- sorry to hear they were bullies tho! I agree that roosters can be great at keeping order with the hens. Mine all have fenced outdoor space, but when time allows for it I supervise them for some free range time- we have too many predators to let them...

I know!! Sad but true, my poor hens. I agree, today he started eating better and seems to be adapting to his new living situation.

Yes bare backs and bruised/ bare elbows. The buff Orpington had a laceration from him mating her, had to go to the vet for antibiotics. I didn’t find out about hen saddles until the damage was already done. It’s hot so that’s why I took the saddles off and separated him. Glad to know he will...

They all turned 1 in April. They were raised together, I got them when they were a few days old. I know he’s being a normal roo, it’s just that the poor hens need a break and to regrow feathers (some are molting, yay!), one hen already got a laceration on her side from his claws- even tho I do...

Yes I could add more hens, which seriously considering. Not sure if I could find more hens of laying age, but I know TSC will be having chick days in the next few weeks. He would be able to “spread himself around” so each hen wouldn’t be bothered as much, but I worry I would then have 10 hens...

Is your rooster acting like he’s upset too? I knew he wouldn’t be happy, but I thought he would adjust quicker. I wouldn’t worry so much if he was eating better. I do ultimately hope to put him back with the hens too.

Looking for suggestions @RoostersAreAwesome or anyone else. I have 5 hens and 1 roo, all turned a year old in April. The roo is a mixed breed, supposedly a black sex link. He started getting people aggressive in spring, and he was overmating the hens badly, even with hen saddles he’s tearing up...