Is one roo to 7 hens ok?

[BCMominMD]

I am new to chickens. My first ever feed store chicks (eight of them) are now 5 weeks old and one of the white rocks is definately a roo. All others so far look like the pullets they are supposed to be. I live on 3+ acres - not too close to the neighbors so I figure why not just go with it and see how things turn out.
I've read here about some breeds being more aggressive then others, that 8-12 to 1 is a good ratio, and then some pretty awful stories of bad situations.
Do I have one of the aggressive breeds? Do I have too few hens? Can anyone share stories of why they love having a single rooster in their flock?

 

[gritsar]

I have one rooster to 14 hens. Used to have 2 roos, 16 hens but rehomed one roo and his two favorite hens.
I think you'll be fine with 1 roo to 7 hens. In reality a roo is going to pick his favorite girls to lavish his "attention" on, so even if you had 14 hens or whatever he's going to mate his favorites most. My roo has five favorite girls.
Love my roo. He feeds the hens, protects them and breaks up fights when the girls are feeling cranky.
I'm not familiar with that breed. I'm sure someone else will chime in.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

I have one Easter Egger rooster to my seven hens (1 Buff Orpington, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Black Australorp, and 4 Isa Browns) and it seems to work out perfectly. I also have five Easter Egger pullets (although I think one might be a roo) that are almost 11 weeks old that will be added to the mix. Our rooster is a perfect gentleman. Good luck!

 

[BCMominMD]

Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I want to do everything right. He is a funny little guy and I'd like to keep him.

 

[TennesseeTruly]

Do you have a picture of your White Rock roo? I have 3 definite roos, 4 counting my adult one. But my White Rock I'm going back and forth on. I'm not sure if its a cockerel or a pullet.

Yours is the same age as mine.

Laurie

 

[BCMominMD]

I'm not too techno savvy so no current picture. BUT it's pretty obvious as his comb and wattles are bright red, his back is still not feathered and I've noticed his legs are a little thicker. His sister is very fluffy all over with feathers and her comb is pale.
Hope this helps.

 

[Sissy]

Bcmominmd.

sounds like
you have a happy roo.the more talking I do to
mine the calmer he gets and
stopped his chest bumping LOL
hes too beautiful to rehome
so hes here to stay. but I carry a big stick just
case he gets to be a smart alec again. LOL
and he has 5 live ins,
and getting 7 more this month..

 

[cmom]

Sounds like a Roo to me too.