Help choosing a flock to manage..

[chickenlover8969]

I did preface it with "some". I edited it for you tho seven 12 week old

OH you did not have to do that i was not complaining just curios how many you got srry for sounding like i was complaining i was just wondering how many you got or if u actauly thought u bought week old chickens

 

[fluffycrow]

Thanks everyone! I ended getting seven 12 week old easter eggers. They appear to be happy and content with their new home.

Gorgeous! What will you do about the cockerels?

 

[tsgarvey]

Gorgeous! What will you do about the cockerels?

Thanks.. I think I'm going to keep one of the two. Friends down the road may be interest in the other.

 

[fluffycrow]

Good luck on your chickening! I always like to have males in my flocks, but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. Hopefully the one you keep will turn out to be an amazing boy for you

 

[tsgarvey]

Good luck on your chickening! I always like to have males in my flocks, but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. Hopefully the one you keep will turn out to be an amazing boy for you

I hope so too.. the more colorful one appears to be the head honcho.

 

[fluffycrow]

I hope so too.. the more colorful one appears to be the head honcho.

That's usually how it is. The more flashy the male, the higher up he is (most of the time). Something about picking the right male that a lot of people don't look at too much is that the females are also picking their favourite male. So unless one turns very aggressive and you can't handle him, I think letting the girls have a say is important. They usually make better decisions than us

 

[tsgarvey]

Good luck on your chickening! I always like to have males in my flocks, but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. Hopefully the one you keep will turn out to be an amazing boy for you

Btw.. I how many hens would you suggest to keep both roos? I believe I've read 1 per 10?

 

[tsgarvey]

That's usually how it is. The more flashy the male, the higher up he is (most of the time). Something about picking the right male that a lot of people don't look at too much is that the females are also picking their favourite male. So unless one turns very aggressive and you can't handle him, I think letting the girls have a say is important. They usually make better decisions than us

Well.. Right now from what I'm seeing.. the other roo and the brown hen appear to favor one another...

 

[fluffycrow]

Btw.. I how many hens would you suggest to keep both roos? I believe I've read 1 per 10?

That number is for adequate fertilisation, for breeding purposes. In reality, there isn't a set number. It depends on the personality of the male, the breed, the keeping conditions (a hen might have more opportunities to get away from an overzealous male in a free range setting), and even the personality of the girls. Since this is your first flock, I would say stick with one male. Two males in the same flock can be a learning curve, more than you should experience with your first flock

 

[fluffycrow]

Well.. Right now from what I'm seeing.. the other roo and the brown hen appear to favor one another...

Hm, perhaps a group split. I'd say go with the majority. If five favour one, and two the other, keep the most popular. Unless the favourite has some problems you don't want