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Advice please???

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by ButtersMama, Aug 27, 2013.

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  1. Aug 27, 2013 #1
    ButtersMama

    ButtersMama Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I purchased 5 pullets and one ended up being a rooster. I'm considering keeping him. My chickens free range sometimes but not so much...maybe a couple hours 2-3 times per week.

    My coop is 4 w x 4 lg x 4' high
    attached run is 4 x 10' lg.

    Ratio 1 rooster to 4 hens??? In this somewhat small environment??

    I'm finding alot of feathers - I'm thinking this won't work and is too small and not enough hens for him??

    Should I re-home him?
     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2013
  3. Aug 27, 2013 #2
    ChirpyChicks1

    ChirpyChicks1 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Neither your coop or run is big enough for 5 chickens. I'd rehome the rooster unless you were wanting fertile eggs.
     
  5. Aug 27, 2013 #3
    scooter147

    scooter147 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I agree way too small.
     

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