How to keep a bachelor flock

[Rdonnelly1013]

Question regarding keeping a “bachelor” flock of roosters:
We have 5 acres, split equally into a front and back pasture. We have a front flock of 11 hens and 1 rooster. We will be raising a back flock of 14 hens and 1 rooster, with chicken wire reenforced fencing between the two. If we end up with multiple roosters, and wanted to keep them separate, how far away from the hens do they need to be to keep the hormonal battling to a minimum? We’d plan to free-range the roosters when the other groups are away, but wondering about when the hens are out, if they’re within sight or auditotory range, if that’s enough to set off the roosters? Appreciate any anecdotal advice.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

They’ll be fine, but if you notice excess pacing of the roos, you might want to add a sight barrier. Have you read this article? https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/rooster-flocks.72998/