Nine speckled sussex, of which 2 are definitely roos (2 others with slightly suspicious-to-me looking tails, but no particular difference in combs/wattles - for now I will continue to assume they're hens). I want to be able to hatch more SS chicks next spring.
I know which roo I definitely want to keep (Pants, who is less of a noodge as well as bigger and broader than Itchy). However, I am afraid that if I eat Itchy now, something will happen to Pants over the winter and I will end up with zero roos next year
I do have extra pens where a lone roo could be housed (either permanently, or rotated with the other), although there's no way to prevent him seeing the hens and other rooster from there.
What would you do?
Thanks for all opinions,
Pat
I know which roo I definitely want to keep (Pants, who is less of a noodge as well as bigger and broader than Itchy). However, I am afraid that if I eat Itchy now, something will happen to Pants over the winter and I will end up with zero roos next year

I do have extra pens where a lone roo could be housed (either permanently, or rotated with the other), although there's no way to prevent him seeing the hens and other rooster from there.
What would you do?
Thanks for all opinions,
Pat