Mixing Roos????

[KAMoHunter427]

I've heard that u can mix brahma males with other Roos and they will be fine. Any truth to that?

 

[scratch'n'peck]

It always depends on the individual roosters, but adult Brahmas roosters do stand a better chance perhaps as a new introduction to a coop. They are so big that if the alpha rooster is smaller he may not want to mess with him. Brahmas do have a reputation of being a little more laid back. However if established rooster in the flock are just as big and are more feisty and fast, it may not work out as well. If there is a chance that one rooster may pick a fight with another, it is a good idea not to have many places where the submissive rooster could be cornered. The cornered rooster can be seriously injured.

 

[KAMoHunter427]

All my breeds are within one weeks age of each other. Growing up together do u think they will be ok or just keep and eye on it and watch for aggressive behavior

 

[centrarchid]

With non-game roosters (American Dominiques in my case) I can mix adult roosters in a bachelor pen although fights do break out although damage is seldom serious when multiple (>3) males involved. Damage still bad enough that birds not suitable for show until after another molt.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

Raising them together does make it easier to keep them together. I had five males raised with seven females, and the guys got along fine. The pullets were getting too much attention, so I left one rooster with them and set up a bachelor coop, and there hasn't been any significant fighting for over three years. They give a kick or peck on occasion, but they get along well. They are Buff Orpington and Cochin, so their disposition is similar in general to Brahmas. My game mix stayed with the hens.