Best breeds

[Evan cooley]

i have one rooster I am going to replace due to aggression towards me I also have two brother roosters that I want to have some companions what are the best tempered roosters that can deal with a rir hen and the best hens for big roosters

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Many breeds can work. It will depend on how your roosters treat the hens, and what you want out of your hens.

I have some bigger roosters that mate smaller breeds without problems. Having enough hens will help keep any from being over mated. I recommend 10-15 hens per rooster.

Two rooster may or may not constantly fight. It is the worse number to have because they often focus solely on each other.

 

[Evan cooley]

They are brothers and have been together since birth I am looking for some big black hens that would be good and how are rir roosters and barred rock roosters

 

[Evan cooley]

I was thinking one pen 7 hens and two roosters another pen 3 roosters and 6 hens

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You will have too many roosters, and bare backed miserable hens. Roosters mate a lot throughout the day.

You could look into Australorp if you want black chickens.

 

[Evan cooley]

I was thinking either austrolorps or black jersey giants

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I believe Australorp lay better and Jersey giant produce more meat on the carcass.

 

[Evan cooley]

I’m not looking for a bunch of eggs and I’m not going to eat them just looking for some companions for my roosters that might give some chicks

 

[chickens really]

I wouldn't keep any RIR Roosters..My Brahma Rooster is Docile and easy on my Hens..One Rooster is all you need to cover that many Hens.
Best wishes..