How long should it take a new roo to get with five hens?

[Delmar]

So I sent my loaner roo home 12 days ago, and the new one has been with the girls for 3 days. Assuming he has the normal drive and is good with the girls wow long should it be before he should have covered all of the girls? I do understand there could be some overlap where either roo could be the dad for a while.

 

[lady feathers]

I think it's going to depend on how old your roo is and how bold of a personality he has. When I introduced my new roo to five hens it took about a month before I had noticed he had been with each lady (may have been sooner-just took that long for me to catch him with each). But, my roo was only about 9 months old and very timid/laid back.... that's why I inherited him because he was being bullied at his previous home. So, with an older knowledgeable roo who isn't timid may be much sooner.

 

[Lbrad7]

About 5 mins....

 

[7L Farm]

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This info is incorrect. My guess is 10 minutes. LOL.

 

[macadam8157]

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This info is incorrect. My guess is 10 minutes. LOL.