How rough is too rough?

[Bikermama]

I have a mixed flock that has 4 Silkie Roos. When one Roo mounts a hen the others run over, grab a hold of her head feathers (skin on my Naked Neck hens) and take turns mounting/holding hen down. So far they have not left a mark on any of my hens but it seems too agressive to me. Should I cull a Roo or two or is this normal.
Thanks!

 

[sourland]

Multiple roosters gang breeding a hen can cause injury. Fewer roosters should remedy the problem. Good luck at resolving this potential bad situation.

 

[jbirds2012]

hello from california and welcome to BYC. we were having the same problem so i made some really good home-made chicken noodle soup. i'll give you the recipe if you want it,

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Hope you solve your problem!

 

[weimarmama]

& from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us!

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Hi,

 

[CayugaLover]

welcome to BYC! usually, you don't have to worry about anything until your hens start getting feathers pulled out of their necks, and their necks are getting bald patches.