Do Roosters Fight For Dominance?

[kmclay]

I'm trying to figure out what happened to my roo's comb. At first I thought frostbite, but none of the other chickens have any. So, I'm thinking it's the other rooster who is just barely an adult. Do they try to rule the coop and the girls?

 

[CMV]

Yes. And they will duke it out until one comes out on top.

 

[al6517]

You bet they sure do, just part of the process ( pecking order ), just be careful before it get's out of hand as it certainly could. But they can usually work it out in a short time.

AL

 

[kmclay]

Thanks. It looks like they've kicked him out of the flock because he's running around by himself the past few days. I'm afraid the other, young, rooster will have to go. My husband's job. I can't have him beating up on my little banty. He is cutest guy ever, with lots of personality. The new rooster is his son! Apparently, chickens have no respect for their elders!