Advice On Integrating A Roo?

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Also how should I clip his wings?

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Anybody?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Why are you clipping his wings?

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

I keep them in a pen. I posted pics earlier. If he seems willing to protect them I may let them free range more. (Maybe)

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

In general buff Orpington roosters don't go up on stuff much. Because of their weight I would hesitate to clip their wings as they could injure their legs jumping down off stuff without the full use of his wings.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

In general buff Orpington roosters don't go up on stuff much. Because of their weight I would hesitate to clip their wings as they could injure their legs jumping down off stuff without the full use of his wings.

. Thanks, I'm not familiar with this breed yet. He is HUGE!

 

[rebrascora]

Don't be surprised if your egg production drops after you integrate him. Chickens don't like change. I have never had hens/pullets that were happier with a cockerel than without. I hope he turns out to be a gentleman for their sakes.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

. Thanks, I'm not familiar with this breed yet. He is HUGE!

I have 3 Orpington roosters, they are big but gentle boys.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Don't be surprised if your egg production drops after you integrate him. Chickens don't like change. I have never had hens/pullets that were happier with a cockerel than without. I hope he turns out to be a gentleman for their sakes.

Me too! I just want to be able to let them free range a bit more. Plus he needed a home.

 

[rebrascora]

I think you may have unreasonable expectations about his ability to protect them if you are hoping his presence will keep them safer whilst free ranging. My experience is that cockerels make just as good a dinner for a fox as hens do.