3 Banty roosters and only 1 banty hen??

[Lochloosachicks]

I assume they're banty's be they are so small, but I'm new to these breeds. It turns out that my 2 Silkie/Cochins are roosters and it looks like one of my silkies is a roo. Very hard to tell with the silkie, but my husband says he sees it crowing. I believe they are about 17 weeks. I'm worried about how they will mix with everyone else and will they only try to mate the 1 silkie hen? I have 14 adult full size hens and a full size rooster as well.
I'm just starting to integrate the littles with the rest of the flock during the day. The big rooster doesn't seem to pay them much attention, but has started to be more aggressive with his girls. I'm wondering if this is why.

 

[Folly's place]

This isn't going to work, at least later as the cockerels mature. Regardless of size, it's just too many cockbirds for your number of hens. And I'm concerned about your one little Silkie being picked on by everyone else.
Bantam boys don't care about size, and will try mating the big hens. They will be rebuffed as young upstarts, though.
These youngsters should have been integrated with the adults already, so it's certainly time. I hope your cockbird isn't too offended by the cockerels, because they may be maturing by now. Crowing, right?
Have extra feed and water stations, and places for everyone to avoid each other.
If everyone actually gets along, great. Be ready to make adjustments and rehome birds that don't fit with the group.
Mary

 

[Lochloosachicks]

They seem like they are working it out for now. I'm worried about the future as well. I have a polish that although she is full size she is still a smaller bird and gets along well with everyone.
If I get more pullets now do you think it could work out? I have room for at least 15 more.

 

[Folly's place]

How many chickens are too many? I sure don't know!
How your group works out is up to them.
I'm not a fan of Silkies, and many people find that they do best in separate digs. I'd never have only one! Polish have those cute topknots that interfere with vision, also a problem sometimes.
Mary

 

[keesmom]

Your bantam cockerels will mate with whatever female they can grab. Not only will your LF male will mate with your current hens, he will also breed your silkie pullet. Not a great situation for her.

What size is your coop and run? Can you realistically double your number of pullets without causing other problems such as overcrowding?

 

[Lochloosachicks]

Yes, I could. My chickens free range on 6 acres and I use a small barn at night. My number is low now bc I lost several to illness, hawks and dogs throughout the fall. I would like to get more pullets, but I want to get young chicks. In the past when I've bought older chicks/pullets I've had issues with it bringing sickness in. I'd rather get them young and raise them on my own soil. Do you think I'll be able to make it work until the others grow? Should I get a couple of banty pullets to even things out. Unfortunately, it's hard to find them sexed, which is how I ended up with so many roosters!