I don't NEED a rooster. I'm ready to let him go but my husband doesn't view him as causing problems yet like I do and my kids are attached.
Are you thinking my original pullets will calm down about the new girl if I get rid of the cockerel?
Yes, it would be easier without the cockerel. Not only does he probably try to catch and mate the pullet, him doing that to the others is stressful for them (they aren't mature enough to be ready until they're laying), and they take that stress out on each other.
If you need to prove the point of how much calmer things can be without a cockerel, separate him for a couple days and see.