Adding a rooster

[swampfox440]

Hi, Welcome to BYC! good luck with your plans.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm going to agree with @DobieLover
Bringing an additional cockrel or rooster into an existing flock would be difficult and might subject your flock to disease.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Good luck with your rooster.

 

[cmom]

It is difficult (nearly impossible) to introduce a new male. They will fight and sometimes until one is dead. Your best solution is separate coops and pens. You can try to free range them together but be prepared. Good luck...

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[M-H-Fielding]

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.

Welcome to BYC!

 

[KyCarolyn]

I appreciate everyone's opinion and advice. I have been a member for a while and enjoy reading through the posts.