homesteadmama8
In the Brooder
- Dec 30, 2021
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Okay so I’m lost here because I see so many varying opinions-
My flock is 14 pullets, they’re barred Plymouth Rock, buff orpington, and australorp.
Thoughts on adding a rooster to a flock of my 17 week old pullets? They’re all just now beginning to lay. When I first got them I only wanted hens, but now I’ve decided I eventually will want to breed them, and I know someone who is currently trying to rehome their docile, 1.5yr old orpington rooster. Will this work? Tips?
I know some people say that the rooster can hurt the pullets by trying to mate, but others say it’s fine.
My flock is 14 pullets, they’re barred Plymouth Rock, buff orpington, and australorp.
Thoughts on adding a rooster to a flock of my 17 week old pullets? They’re all just now beginning to lay. When I first got them I only wanted hens, but now I’ve decided I eventually will want to breed them, and I know someone who is currently trying to rehome their docile, 1.5yr old orpington rooster. Will this work? Tips?
I know some people say that the rooster can hurt the pullets by trying to mate, but others say it’s fine.