Adding young pullets to rooster coop ?

[Strader]

I have a question. I have an 23 week old polish rooster and I want to add (10) 7 week old delaware pullets to his chicken coop. There are no other hens, pullets, or roosters in his coop. Will this work out easily? or do i need to put seperate pen in his coop for pullets to live in for a week or two? Thank you very much.

 

[Zaxby's2]

It depends on what you want to do. You can probably put them in there with him but be prepared to intervene if neccesary. Good luck!

 

[sourland]

Since the rooster is sexually mature and the pullets are not, there may be problems. If possible I would suggest waiting until the pullets are more mature.

 

[BooBear]

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He could hurt them while attempting to mate them as they are too young and small at 7 weeks old.