how many hens B4 you need a roo?

[Marlinchaser]

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It will depend on the roo, some roos can have only 2 or 3 and they will be fine, others tear up the hens regardless of # of hens. also depends on the hen some will submit to any roo that comes in the area thus getting over worked, others will resist and will resist advances, thus the roo goes back to the easy hen.

 

[Ericasl]

I think I will stick to just hens, all of us without a roo or two, we have nun hens.

 

[ibpboo]

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My girls are 6 years now, still laying and happy as can be without a roo! Once when I got some chicks, one of them was a roo and it tore up my hens, so they are happy to be w/o!!