2 older roosters and 1 young rooster

[Swstewart]

we have 2 older roosters that get along well but they can not be with the young rooster (very small in comparison to them). My kids are very attached to all of them....so how can I help them get along? Will they ever? I'm afraid my only option is to rehome someone.

 

[azygous]

Trust your instincts. The two older roos have an established social structure that doesn't include a young cockerel that may someday compete with them for the hens. His life will likely be a miserable one if left to these two older dudes.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I don't know the younger one's age, he may still be an immature cockerel. I don't know how much room you have in any coops, runs, or if you free range. I don't know flock make-up, your goals, or how you manage them. Even if I knew all that I can't tell you what will happen. With a lot of room they may be able to work it out but there is likely to be some serious fighting along the way. That may or may not break the bond between your two older ones.

How can you help them get along? Give them as much room as you can and see what happens. I don't expect it to be pleasant to watch but if they free range or have a lot of room they may work it out. Or they may fight until one or two are seriously injured or dead. No one can tell you for sure.

I think your options are to 1) let them go and see of they can work it out, 2) build a pen to isolate the boy or the two older ones from the flock, or 3) get rid of the boy or the men.

 

[Sonya9]

How many hens do you have? A split run and a few hens for the younger roo may be an option.

 

[aart]

we have 2 older roosters that get along well but they can not be with the young rooster (very small in comparison to them). My kids are very attached to all of them....so how can I help them get along? Will they ever? I'm afraid my only option is to rehome someone.

Best bet, IMO, is to help your kids realize that not all roosters can remain in the flock.

 

[Swstewart]

Thanks. So far we have split the flock and they seem to be getting along OK. We've discussed rehoming a rooster or two.