have a very small flock of 3 hens and two banty roos. One, a silkie, is dominant and crows beautifully, is a little too hard on the one hen he prefers, and chases the other roo away from the food, etc. They are cooped up in a 10 by 13 coop. They are inside 90% of the time -can't let them out much because so much snow has rendered the fences useless and there are many predators, so they are in close quarters unless I'm home to watch.
The other roo is much sweeter with the hens, but doesn't crow anymore. Did for a few days when they were maturing a month or so ago.
So, I'm thinking of rehoming the silkie if things don't improve. Which they would once it was spring and they could be out in a very huge run.
Question: if the silkie roo is gone, will my other roo start crowing? Is this something only the dominant roo gets to do?
These two roos grew up together. Any advice?
thanks
The other roo is much sweeter with the hens, but doesn't crow anymore. Did for a few days when they were maturing a month or so ago.
So, I'm thinking of rehoming the silkie if things don't improve. Which they would once it was spring and they could be out in a very huge run.
Question: if the silkie roo is gone, will my other roo start crowing? Is this something only the dominant roo gets to do?
These two roos grew up together. Any advice?
thanks