How many rooster should you have.

[carousel86]

We never had chickens before. Bought 12 chicks on April 1 and we have 4 roosters and 8 hens! We think this is to many roosters. I not sure what to do with them but the are always attacking the hens. They also cornering them in the coop, one rooster had 3 corner.

 

[Webechickens]

Welcome! I have heard different numbers. 1 male for every 10 females is one I have heard. It may depend on their breeds and how well they along. You may have to sell some or trade some. Good luck!

 

[drumstick diva]

Way too many roosters, they will harm your hens ,breeding them incessantly. One rooster is enough for 8-10 hens and that's ONLY if you want fertile eggs. You don't need a rooster otherwide - the hens will continue to lay (non-fertile) eggs.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[MoonShadows]

Way too many roosters. Get rid of 3 of them. When I had to re-home 2 of my roosters, I used FreeCycle (Google it). I had 3 responses from people who wanted them 10 minutes after it posted.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC, yes you have way too many roosters. I would call your local feed store to see if they will take them, good luck to you.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, carousel86, and

! Great to have you with us! Ditto on the advice above! Good luck to you!

 

[Rich386]

We never had chickens before. Bought 12 chicks on April 1 and we have 4 roosters and 8 hens! We think this is to many roosters. I not sure what to do with them but the are always attacking the hens. They also cornering them in the coop, one rooster had 3 corner.

ATTACKING is that what they callit now!! LOL
To answer your question you don't need any unless you want fertil eggs. I have 50 and 2 roosters if they get together the one will kill the other. Some will get along while others don't.

 

[carousel86]

Thank you for all you help. Just posted them on Craigslist. I'll keep everybody up dated! I tryed freecycle but couldn't figure it out lol!