I have 3 Lb hens that are 9 months old and a roo that is about 16 weeks old. Id like them to be together. He is in a different pen Since hes a roo can i just put him in or should there be some getting -to- know- you time with him seperated from them for a week just where they see each other? OR can he be out free ranging with them an hour or so and then go in with them that night ? Should he be older? He doesnt crow yet Their coop is small. Thanks ahead.
I would definitely free range him with them and then see what happens in the coop. The hens already have a pecking order and the dom hen will probably dominate him for a while too. The fact that the coop is small can make it more challenging. He'll figure it out. I put 2 older hens in a pen with 2 pullets and a roo the age of yours and one of the hens chest bumps him to keep him subdued. Rooster dynamics are a little different than bringing another hen. The hens normally like to see a boy around though they do remain coy.
