I noticed this evening a bit of posturing and eyeing between my SS and EE roos. This went on to some circling from the EE and continued eyeing from the SS. After two pecks from the EE it escalated into some spurring (though they don't have spurs yet, only 8 weeks old) with the victor being the EE. The EE continued to chase the SS for a bit but it ended after he retreated to the coop. This occurred while they were in the 12x8 run. They are now outside free ranging and are having no problems with each other. At this point my EE is the dominant roo of 5. Two are unwanted and will be culled when they fatten up but three of which I plan on keeping. I guess what I am trying to get to is how long are my "teen" roos going to be working out their pecking order? My coop (once finished) will be approximately 240 sq feet with free access to an attached 12x8 run and a half wall dividing the inside in half for a sight barrier. Is this going to be sufficient for 3 roos and 28 hens to be cooped up in all winter? My roos seem to get along well when free ranging, but of course they are only just starting to feel their hormones... I do have cages if I need to separate them, I just don't want to go out to feed one day and find a blood bath. I plan on adding another, larger, attached run but not until spring... Any input would be greatly appreciated
