wantbroodychix
In the Brooder
- May 26, 2015
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I am wondering how many roosters can be in a coop together if they are different breeds. I'm sorry if this is the wrong area I currently have three Rhode Island Reds and one Rooster, 6 Barred Rocks and 5 Buff Orpingtons and two of each of those breeds are Roosters. I am already planning and watching for which ones to cull so I can reduce it to one of each breed. My question is tho, is that actually necessary if I'm just using them for eggs and not necessarily for hatching? Oh and can I let them mix the breeds or is there some reason why that's not a good idea? I am planning to get 3 silkies later this week and needed to know if I need a rooster for them too? I know this is a ton of questions but I want to make sure I do what's best for my chickens Thanks so much for any input!