Bachelor brothers rooster flock

[choppedliver]

I have 5 roosters together all 5 are brothers and separate from any flock although one thinks he is the father of the 4. They all got along super well for quite a while and now they’ve exiled one of the brothers and that brother rooster hangs around trying to be a part of the flock but they treat him like a threat. I’m not sure why this is. There’s no sign of sickness but the one being exiled has acted pretty depressed since. The exiled one is also the only one known to hump the ground. Any ideas?

 

[nuthatched]

Yea i feel that. His mother was super passive she was a silver laced Wyandotte. But yea only one of the brothers chases him away while the rest seem to watch or follow close behind. The one chasing him isn’t even the top of the pecking order he’s like 3rd. Imma give him some supplements (organic spices. Work like a charm) in case he is sick. N just go from there i guess. I really appreciate the replies! Thank you!

Try some nutridrench or rooster booster, most herbs and spices don't have any value in the quantity a chicken would naturally eat. :]

 

[WoDia]

I’ve had a bachelor flock for years, and they get along well (at least it works in my instance). I have hiding spots, multiple feeding and watering stations, roosts, AND the “chicken prison” cage (extra large dog kennel) for any boy that needs a time-out. Mine get along 99% of the time (they were all my hatches and raised together). But…. when one starts to bully…. he spends time in chicken prison. Maybe consider rehoming the bully, and see how it works after he’s gone. Maybe rehome the one being bullied, so he can live a life without fear of being attacked. I hope you find a way that works for you and your roosters.

 

[Saveria]

You can also try putting the bully in a cage in the coop for a bit to see if he stops being aggressive when he comes out.

 

[nuthatched]

Chickens and flock animals in general tend to put the sick, injured and weird ob the outside the flock so they get picked off first. He sounds weird, not sure I blame them...
They may not accept him back unless his behavior changes.

 

[Saveria]

Is it just a bachelor flock? That does sound like something that does happen.

 

[choppedliver]

Is it just a bachelor flock? That does sound like something that does happen.

Just a bachelor flock yea. It stresses the hens to have them in with em and my main rooster has all 5 of them so scared they hide. Usually ends bad for the hens so i keep them separate till my next batch of hens is old enough to deal with em

 

[choppedliver]

Gosh, I'm not sure what I would do there. I guess I would try to get him with his own flock, but non-dominate roosters aren't always the best flock leaders.

Is there anyone who is especially mean to him? Or does it seem to be everyone?

Yea i feel that. His mother was super passive she was a silver laced Wyandotte. But yea only one of the brothers chases him away while the rest seem to watch or follow close behind. The one chasing him isn’t even the top of the pecking order he’s like 3rd. Imma give him some supplements (organic spices. Work like a charm) in case he is sick. N just go from there i guess. I really appreciate the replies! Thank you!

 

[choppedliver]

Try some nutridrench or rooster booster, most herbs and spices don't have any value in the quantity a chicken would naturally eat. :]

Thanks! I’ll have to order some and give it a shot!

 

[Birdsonghill]

I have a similar bachelor flock right now of 5 Welsummers rooster brothers from the same rooster daddy! I usually eat or give away the excess males but did not this hot summer with these guys. Besides, I was and still enjoy watching them as farm ornaments! They are beautiful and entertaining at times. They get along fine until about the time the spurs are getting large. Now they have decided that one or some are not welcome on the roost at night and chaos has begun. They free range in the day and have a secure coop for the night but now a few did not go in last night and took to the roof and trees after a loud and sprawling brawl until dark! None have been hurt bad yet but something will get them if they don't hurt each other. I will likely cull a couple soon. Better for me to eat them rather than something else or for them to kill each other! I love watching those boys range the property. I wish they could all get along but it is not in their nature. They are males and we are like that as well sometimes. It is the testosterone I suppose.