My fav "she" is likely a "he"...do I have too many boys now?

[Egg Rookie 2010]

Well one of my 5 week old EE's started crowing a couple of days ago. By far the most attractive one I have. And on careful inspection yesterday it appears she is also growing a comb much much larger than the other 4 EE's. So the problem is...I have 1 Cochin male and one Welssumer male also...and 13 girls. Do you think Ill have trouble with this may males? (well if one is nasty he will get evicted anyway) Should I try to keep them all? Gee..maybe I need a few more girls (LOL-I can fit 4 more with my space) Any thoughts?

 

[donrae]

I've managed with about that ratio, but my birds were all free range over an acre or so. If they're confined I'm thinking you're going to have to let go of a roo or two, or seperate into multiple flocks. You can always give it a try, but keep a close eye on your girls as the roos mature. Watch for bare backs and neck/heads, bloody combs or hens that spend all their time hiding from the boys.

 

[Bring]

I dont think you'll have a problem with the males. Usually one will be dominant. I had two Roos and only two girls. Mine did fine. The less dominant roo just stayed out if the way of the "boss".