Adding a rooster

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A few weeks ago I lost my beautiful young rooster to a dog. He was managing 10 girls. I have another rooster who has been minding 5 girls.
After about 2 weeks the remaining rooster noticed there were no other guys around and decided he would add the 10 to his 5. However, the 5 are a year older than the 10 and are very clichish and possessive of their man. They have even attempted to kick him off of the younger girls. They are so funny to watch!!

The 5 and the 10 often run opposite directions. We have 2.5 acres that they free range 2 + hours a day. My poor rooster is a tired boy.

I am getting another roo. How do I integrate him into this situation? Your help is appreciated.
 

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Hello again.
KyCarolyn said:
I am getting another roo. How do I integrate him into this situation? Your help is appreciated.
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It's not a good idea to bring a sexually mature cockerel/rooster into a flock with a resident cock bird. They will fight.
I would wait until spring for one of your hens to go broody then let her hatch some eggs and keep one of the cockerels. The senior rooster is more likely to accept one of his sons as the junior rooster.
 
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