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How many roosters is too many?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Maryallison77, Aug 11, 2008.

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  1. Aug 11, 2008 #1
    Maryallison77

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    So I have my oldest rooster, Frank Feather Foot. He is about 4 months old and he has his group of 8 hens. Well, in a week the other chickens will be 8 weeks old and overnight we were gonna put them in the coop with Frank and his girls. (We read that overnight was the best time to bring in new chicks) So will Frank give the other 2 smaller roosters a hard time? My coop is about 6ft x 14ft and can 3 roos live in there happily or will it be a big fight???
     
  2. Aug 11, 2008 #2
    keljonma

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    1 roo per 15 hens

    Sometimes 1 roo is 1 too many. [​IMG]
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2008 #3
    hatchcrazzzy

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    i roo to 8 or 10 hens dont want him to tired
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2008 #4
    Yoko

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    i dont have chickens yet,but he'll probably try to show some dominance........
     

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