How many hens?

[thesearcherman]

Hello everyone! With one young Rhode Island Red Rooster, how many hens should I have? One is not going to work. I let them all roam, sleep in tree. I actually have 2 hens, one is sitting. Thanks

 

[math ace]

Personally, I think you need at least 7 hens with one rooster. My roo covers 11 hens with no problems.
All my girls look good - - - not worn out or missing feathers.
He is so busy taking care of his girls and trying to find treats for them that he is one tired boy at the end of the day