barnyard mix hen or roo?

[flyinchicks]

We have been calling him Harry. He was born in April. Also what is a good boy-girl ratio to keep together?

 

[ilovemydog]

I say Rooster

 

[moondog425]

i second that.....Roo !!!

 

[Cowgirl71]

He's 100% rooster.

The books recommend one rooster per 8-12 hens, but I like to aim for one rooster per 12-15 hens. The flock is happier with fewer roosters.

 

[ChickasaurusRex]

Totally a Roo

 

[flyinchicks]

So he keeps the name Harry.

I now have about 25 hens and have always had just one rooster. My pen is 20x75 so there's plenty of space and girls for 2 boys.

Do boys always fight or does it just depend on the individuals? So far they seem to get along but I didn't know if that would change as Harry gets older.

 

[Zaxby's2]

They should be fine if you introduce him while he's still young.

 

[rider357]

Roo-ra-roo-ra-rooooooooo!!!

 

[alcap]

Roo

 

[speckledhen]

He's really handsome. Except for his rose comb, he looks a tad like my black Ameraucana rooster who had bleed-thru base color, Scout.