Is Roo our dinner guest or does he deserve a chance?

[ChickenBurn]

We'll see how he does with her in a few weeks, once she's healed and re-introduced to the flock.

I would very much like to keep both Lucy and the roo!

 

[cgmccary]

Quote: This. There are way too many deserving cockerels to keep one so unpredictable. 90% of mine go to the freezer anyway, and NONE of them have personality problems nor hurt hens -- they were unlucky in that, they weren't in the top bracket with the SOP.

Quote: You need to be present and observe the reintroduction for the first few hours (and not leave her alone with him).

 

[ChickenBurn]

Hen is doing great, feathers growing back and all. We have her set up in her own area right next to the flock's coop/run, so they get to all but be with each other for a while. Roo is Big Daddy to the rest of the ladies and treats em well. I will be watching very closely to see how they interact. Thanks to everyone for their input, and I'll post the results once they meet again!