How much rooster for a medium size hen?

[Simmonsfunnyfrm]

I have a mixed flock. Included in this flock (that all range together) I have a light brahma cockerel among many pullets that will only get around 5-6lbs when ready to breed. Is it okay to breed a 12lb rooster to a 6lb hen? Is there a general guideline for roo size vs. hen size? Just curious.

 

[AlienChick]

No general guideline.
Roosters will go after anything that moves with a fuzzy butt!

 

[Simmonsfunnyfrm]

Haha! Well that's good, I wanted to breed him to some of my medium size girls. I guess I was just worried that the embryo would grow too large for the eggshell? That might be silly of me, I just have no experience in the egg department

I've had chickens for a year, and no eggs! My first batch I got last July and we had a sweltering hot summer here in AR. The chicks that didn't die all turned out to be roos except one, so I just sold her to an acquaintance so she wouldn't be lonely. Now I have a new batch at 12 weeks.

 

[Lollipop]

Hens are routinely covered by roosters twice their weight. Ya just gotta watch out for injuries and catch them before they get serious. That seldom happens, but it is a possibility. No problems with the embryo.......Pop

 

[Simmonsfunnyfrm]

Thanks for your help! I can now cross with confidence