Thanks for all the input. After asking the question, and reading the responses, I may never have a peaceful flock. Right after I responded my beta RIR and youngest Dominique roos fought. Landed the Dominique in the vets office with a torn ligment. Nursing him back to health in the garage, separate from the rest. Not sure what or how to re-introduce him. He lost his hens to the RIRs. May have to buy more hens to keep all the boys happy.
I have noticed that the hens without roosters (2 independent girls, silkie and game hen) wander more and are less cautious. I like my roos because they keep the hens in the yard and out of harm's way. Now if the roos only would get along, I would be less nervous about free ranging them when I am not watching them. Very time consuming.
I have noticed that the hens without roosters (2 independent girls, silkie and game hen) wander more and are less cautious. I like my roos because they keep the hens in the yard and out of harm's way. Now if the roos only would get along, I would be less nervous about free ranging them when I am not watching them. Very time consuming.