I currently have 13 LF hens and one big ol' rooster.
I will be adding 25 or so (hopefully) all pullet chicks in the spring. The breeds I plan to add are naked necks, buff orps., sex links, LF cochins, polish, easter eggers, and salmon faverolles.
The new chickens will have their own coop, but eventually I plan to allow them free range with the current flock. There's plenty of room for everybody.
IF I end up with all pullets, that will give make my hen to roo ratio 38 to 1. I am not concerned with fertility. My roo's job is mainly as peacekeeper and protector.
Should I attempt to add another rooster (chick) in with the new flock or allow Thor to handle all the new girls too?
I'm thinking along the lines of a OEGB rooster or maybe I should pick a roo from another giant breed should Thor and the new roo decide to go round and round?
I will be adding 25 or so (hopefully) all pullet chicks in the spring. The breeds I plan to add are naked necks, buff orps., sex links, LF cochins, polish, easter eggers, and salmon faverolles.
The new chickens will have their own coop, but eventually I plan to allow them free range with the current flock. There's plenty of room for everybody.
IF I end up with all pullets, that will give make my hen to roo ratio 38 to 1. I am not concerned with fertility. My roo's job is mainly as peacekeeper and protector.
Should I attempt to add another rooster (chick) in with the new flock or allow Thor to handle all the new girls too?
I'm thinking along the lines of a OEGB rooster or maybe I should pick a roo from another giant breed should Thor and the new roo decide to go round and round?