im new at this i have 17 young hens that are 8-9 weeks old an just picked up a 1 year old rooster what feed should i be using. an how can i put him in with the rest of my flock
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The best way to introduce your rooster to the rest of your flock is to divide the living space into two areas separated by a fence/chicken wire. Keep the hens on one side and your rooster on the other. Let them get used to each other over time....a week or so perhaps. I would alternate letting the hens and the rooster out to roam if that is something you are doing. Once it seems they have gotten used to the presence of each other, you can let them mingle. I would be prepared to intervene if things get ugly though. There will probably be some aggression from both the hens and the roo...they need to work out the pecking order but keep a close eye on them. Good Luck!im new at this i have 17 young hens that are 8-9 weeks old an just picked up a 1 year old rooster what feed should i be using. an how can i put him in with the rest of my flock