Breed and sex

[TheOddOneOut]

Agreed. It will be living hell for her once hormones kick it...

Definitely. Once she starts squatting it’ll be unbearable. They’ll be after her every other second.

 

[Katynova]

At least this hen will (most likely) lay a colored egg!

Keep us updated

Thank you to everyone tremendously for all your help

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Agreed. You'll need to figure something out for her or for all the cockerels before they kill her from overbreeding.

Agreed. I'm not trying to be harsh, but she needs to be separated right now. I'm surprised they haven't been harassing her yet as they're pretty mature. She will need some female companions too ASAP, but her safety comes before that aspect.

 

[Katynova]

Agreed. I'm not trying to be harsh, but she needs to be separated right now. I'm surprised they haven't been harassing her yet as they're pretty mature. She will need some female companions too ASAP, but her safety comes before that aspect.

We had to separate her because we noticed them trying to mount her and peck at her head. We sold all our roosters to a pet store today. Now I’m stressing about getting hens.

 

[All4Eggz]

We had to separate her because we noticed them trying to mount her and peck at her head. We sold all our roosters to a pet store today. Now I’m stressing about getting hens.

Don't stress. Try to find some hens on craigslist.
Keep in mind, grown hens can get pricy.

 

[cherrynberry]

We had to separate her because we noticed them trying to mount her and peck at her head. We sold all our roosters to a pet store today. Now I’m stressing about getting hens.

You did the right thing. It definitely is stressful though, I get it. You do not want to introduce disease, but she also needs a friend ASAP.

I recommend buying an autosexing breed, so you do not get anymore males. OR get a bird older than 6 weeks and have us (BYC) sex them for you. Keep in mind that it will be a really good idea to isolate new birds for a month to prevent diseases.

 

[Katynova]

Don't stress. Try to find some hens on craigslist.
Keep in mind, grown hens can get pricy.

Thanks. Should I worry about age difference as far as putting them with my young hen? Thank you in advance!

 

[All4Eggz]

Thanks. Should I worry about age difference as far as putting them with my young hen? Thank you in advance!

They shouldn't be CHICKS, but any hen that is similar in size to your hen. Even a bantam could work - just for some company.