do I need to get rid of my rooster

[cleblanc]

My hen hatched a baby a couple months ago. It was not her egg so not her baby. But it is a Rooster. My hen is ready to wean it but they sleep in the same coop. I have no other chickens but my neighbor has plenty. I want to keep this rooster in hopes to keep my neighbors rooster away. But should I get rid of it for my hens sake? Any advice is much appreciated.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

My hen hatched a baby a couple months ago. It was not her egg so not her baby. But it is a Rooster. My hen is ready to wean it but they sleep in the same coop. I have no other chickens but my neighbor has plenty. I want to keep this rooster in hopes to keep my neighbors rooster away. But should I get rid of it for my hens sake? Any advice is much appreciated.

Are these the only two birds you have?

 

[cleblanc]

Yes it is. My hen is very friendly. and I really wanted her to have a friend.....

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Yes it is. My hen is very friendly. and I really wanted her to have a friend.....

You would be better suited by getting her a nice hen (or two) for friends and re-homing the cockerel. As to keeping the neighbor's bird away, that is a good idea, but would be better accomplished in other ways.

 

[FrizzlesRule]

I would definitely keep him. What breed is he?

 

[cleblanc]

You would be better suited by getting her a nice hen (or two) for friends and re-homing the cockerel.  As to keeping the neighbor's bird away, that is a good idea, but would be better accomplished in other ways.

Well thanks so much for the fast response.

 

[cleblanc]

Not sure what breed. Mutt of sorts really. And my hen is really done with it. She won't take to any other chickens. Only took to her hatchling till now.

 

[cleblanc]

My hen has also started laying eggs again....

 

[cleblanc]

And I have a 2 pod small coop they sleep in at night....

 

[curious chickee]

The only problem with keeping him is your hen will probably get overbred.