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[Robineggs]

Hello,
I have 15 chickens that I was given in February. I’ve learned a lot since then and continue to learn. I have 3 roosters and 10 hens.l and 2 chicks undecided (I think they are hens). I have a mixed group of 6 silkies, 1 golden laced Orpington, and the others are reds. My recent struggle has been with an aggressive rooster, since the hatching of my chicks and my dog adjusting to the new members of the family. Any suggestions on that would be appreciated.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your flock. If you have 10 hen's, that is only enough for just one rooster. You might want to rehome two of those rooster's, or eat them if you are into that.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I agree with @BlueBaby too...one rooster is enough for your size flock.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! Have a great day .

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Raising Baby Chicks
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Agree with Blue Baby, too many roos will just harass and over breed your hens till they are maimed /dead!! One rooster can take care of 10 hens (keeping them fertile). Hens will stay lay as many eggs without a rooster but, their eggs will not have developing chicks in them.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community!

Best Wishes & Be Well!