Adding Chickens

[Expat_in_Ecuador]

I okly have one chicken a pet Rooster who has been living inside with us for his whole life as he has been disabled with a lame leg, and has the balane of a drunk dog. Lately he's been spending more time outside and he has been lonely so we're getting him two hens for company. Me and my rooster have a strong bond and I want to keep him at the top of the pecking order when the new arrives come. How do I establish a pecking order among the three of them?

 

[sourland]

Realistically the best you can do is to monitor closely to assure that he does not get abused.

 

[GodLovesU]

They should do it themselves.Hopefully he will be the dominant one,(my Bantam rooster thinks he’s in charge of my standard ladies.)I would monitor them and be careful when you introduce them.Are they all going to be in the house?

 

[Expat_in_Ecuador]

No. My rooster moved into a chicken house a few months ago, and they will be joining him in there.

 

[Loving my girls]

I agree with the others. The men tend to like to be the boss so that might still work for him. On the other hand, due to his disability, the girlz might make fun of him and make him their patsy.
All you can do is watch the show and intervene if necessary.
Love that he’s been indoors with you