Incorperatring a roo in with your hens

[Roxannemc]

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.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

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.