A friend of mine has to get rid of his rooster & asked if I'd take him. Said he's pretty friendly & just has to get rid of him due to the crowing in his neighborhood. I currently have 5 hens that are 14 weeks old. The rooster is an easter egger and is the same age as my hens. How is the best way for me to try this introduction or shouldn't I bother?
It's up to you, but I would make sure to quarantine the rooster for 30 days. Even though it appears healthy I wouldn't take a chance with your 5 hens. Once the 30 days are up, I would place them together and watch them. IMO, you shouldn't have any problem.
Five hens all to himself, He will be very happy and likely the hens will enjoy having him around too. If he is young he might wear them out though. Scratching off back the poor girls feathers. Definitely quarantine!
