Keep the extra cockerel?

[Sahraschweiss]

Yes to the clutter/objects to hide behind.

Also make sure there is more than one food and water station. That way the dominant boy can't guard the food and water. The extra feeders and waterers also work as obstacles.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. They may or may not continue to coexist peacefully. Have a 'Plan B' in mind in case they do not.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Welcome to BYC @lases77

Great that you could join us all here! Enjoy BYC

 

[Chipmunk Chicks]

Welcome! We are in a similar spot. We got new chicks that were all marked as pullets, and we have at least one cockerel, possibly two. I think as long as you are attentive and do the best you can to give them the space and accomodations they need, it will be okay. And if you are being attentive, doing all those things to adjust to what you see, and it looks like it is not okay? Trust your gut and be prepared to separate.

 

[triciayoung]

Hello chicken lovers! My first flock is 4 and 3 wks old. I have 16 females and 2 boys (barred rock and a blue Meran... the Meran was supposed to be a girl). The boys are 4 wks old and get along great with each other - now. They were chest bumping at around 2 and 3 was old, but now get along very peacefully. 50% of the girls hang out with one, and the other 50% with the other, although everyone generally mixes together well.
I'm wondering if I could get away with keeping the two cockerels. Once grown, they will all be in a 8x10 coop and a 16x20 run with options to free range when we're home. The Rock is more assertive but nothing bad in any way. The Meran is more laid back and low key, less assertive with me and with the other chicks.
I'm sure much will change when they are hormonal, but I'm wondering if It's worth trying them out together in this scenario or if I should give the extra away. Your thoughts, experience and feed back works be great!

Welcome. You could split up the coop and run and give each their own flock.

 

[lases77]

Welcome. You could split up the coop and run and give each their own flock.

I have been seriously considering that. Working on the hubby to make me another coop and run (the chickens aren't really his thing, so it requires quite a bit of persuasion, lol).

 

[Chipmunk Chicks]

I have been seriously considering that. Working on the hubby to make me another coop and run (the chickens aren't really his thing, so it requires quite a bit of persuasion, lol).

OMG are we married to the same man!???

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[triciayoung]

I have been seriously considering that. Working on the hubby to make me another coop and run (the chickens aren't really his thing, so it requires quite a bit of persuasion, lol).

I get it. I have decided that I am going to do it myself instead of asking my husband!