How many roosters do i need for 28 hens.

[Chickchick323]

I herd online you need 1 rooster per 12 hens but i have 28 pullets and im heading towards keeping all three of my roos is it okay to have 3 roos for 28 hens?.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's something you will have to judge for yourself, if you are seeing too much of the feathers being worn off than you should reduce your rooster numbers.

 

[Mrs. K]

It will depend on the roosters. Some will work together, set a hierarchy, and go with that for long periods of time. Some will have temporary truces, and some will fight to the death. Father/sons if the son is raised under the Father, tend to work best. Brothers or flock mates are chancy, some work, some don't.

A lot will depend on the amount of space you have.

Mrs K

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC!

What are your goals?
1:10 is commercial ratio for fertility coverage.
Depends also on how you obtain, house, and manage them.