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Layenna and chicks
In the Brooder
- Mar 17, 2025
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Okay, I separated the two roughest roos. I'll rotate them. My hens died of worms. They're in our ground and their droppings get yellow. Coccidiosis is what its called. I'm not sure if I spelled it right.You can pen 2 of your roosters, or even all 3 while hens are being overmated, to give them a break, and rotate one at a time in with the hens. Once mature, roosters will start to challenge one another, possibly fighting or killing each other, and having so many young ones, they tend to create havoc and drive the poor hens crazy. I like having a mild mannered rooster in the flock with the hens. Did you know how your hens died? If you lose another, or every have a sick one that you need testing for, your state vet can perform a necropsy if you keep the body cool, and take it in. Here is a list of state vets to contact:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry...7IOlHOhP-eD8qMtZ70RNq6BMO9kVUn3x6so7q0Z_JgEr8