I have a question........ I have 2 japanese BTW bantam roosters, born around Easter. They have been together since birth. Raised together and alone. Their names are Luther & Tiger. Well, Tiger is the dominant one. He grabs Luther by the back of the neck and throws him around from time to time. I got sick of it (because I LOVE LUTHER) once and threw Tiger in with my big flock (1 rooster and 13 buff orphington hens - Luther was also showing signs of sickness and Tiger was not so that's another reason I separated them. My big flock rarely goes in their pen because they free range 95% of the day) Luther & Tiger were still able to see each other, they just weren't in the same area. Well, after a week I left the door to Luther's area a bit cracked. Tiger went in. AND LUTHER JUMPED ON HIM AND BEAT HIS BUTT!!! I loved every minute of it!! It was fabolous!!!! But, now, Tiger is back to being the dominant one.
WELL, I have bought 10 japanese BTW hens. They are 8 months old and already laying eggs. So, they are about 1-2 months older than my roosters. I was wondering how I should incorporate them in with Luther and Tiger. I was thinking.......................................................maybe (after I quarantine them) I should put just Luther in with the hens. Leave Tiger out. Wait a week or so and then let Tiger in. I am wondering if this would make Luther grow some huh huhs again and stop letting Tiger beat him up all of the time. Maybe Luther will think it's HIS FLOCK and be the head rooster.
Or, I could just put both roosters with the hens at the same time. BUT, what if Tiger tries to dominate the flock and poor Luther never gets to get any loving. He is sooooo sweet, would make the perfect leader rooster. He shares and waits his turn and is just a gentleman. Tiger reminds me of a stingy, greedy child.
OR, I COULD JUST DIVIDE THEM UP. But, that would mean I would have to build another pen/coop. I could, but it would take some time. At least a day or so. Maybe put Luther with 5 hens and Tiger with 5 hens.
JUST thought I would ask everyones opinion. Maybe you have experienced the same issue yourself and have some guidance for me?????
By the way, here's a picture of my fine looking boys:
Luther's on the left and Tiger's on the right
Luther on left and Tiger on right
Luther's on the left and Tiger's on the right
****Edited to inform you Tiger is the one with the perfect comb and Luther is the one with the uneven one..............
WELL, I have bought 10 japanese BTW hens. They are 8 months old and already laying eggs. So, they are about 1-2 months older than my roosters. I was wondering how I should incorporate them in with Luther and Tiger. I was thinking.......................................................maybe (after I quarantine them) I should put just Luther in with the hens. Leave Tiger out. Wait a week or so and then let Tiger in. I am wondering if this would make Luther grow some huh huhs again and stop letting Tiger beat him up all of the time. Maybe Luther will think it's HIS FLOCK and be the head rooster.
Or, I could just put both roosters with the hens at the same time. BUT, what if Tiger tries to dominate the flock and poor Luther never gets to get any loving. He is sooooo sweet, would make the perfect leader rooster. He shares and waits his turn and is just a gentleman. Tiger reminds me of a stingy, greedy child.
OR, I COULD JUST DIVIDE THEM UP. But, that would mean I would have to build another pen/coop. I could, but it would take some time. At least a day or so. Maybe put Luther with 5 hens and Tiger with 5 hens.
JUST thought I would ask everyones opinion. Maybe you have experienced the same issue yourself and have some guidance for me?????
By the way, here's a picture of my fine looking boys:
Luther's on the left and Tiger's on the right
Luther on left and Tiger on right
Luther's on the left and Tiger's on the right
****Edited to inform you Tiger is the one with the perfect comb and Luther is the one with the uneven one..............
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