My Pink Poultry Club <3

[Mariahlovespenny]

Hi!! I get so excited looking at everyone’s babies that I said wait I need to post mine!!
They’re all 6-8 weeks old and go outside tomorrow! So just wanted to share my babies with yall!
pics are all different ages I just wanted to post them all lol

Ps yes I am aware I have multiple roosters, we have tons of land and are also making them a bachelor pad lol but out of curiosity does anyone else have multiple cockerels and any tips on that?

 

[redinator]

Make sure the bachelor pad is well away from the pullets/hens. Males can and will get along fine if there are no girls around to get them riled up. Watch for overly aggressive males and be prepared to cull when/if necessary. There will be fights as hormones surge and they work out the pecking order, so be prepared to treat injuries and separate them as needed. Have several feeders, perches/roosts and lots of clutter to break line of sight and give submissive males a place to duck for cover.

I have 3 cockerels in with my girls, but this is my first time raising chickens, so I'm definitely no expert, but I have read several threads on the subject and asked similar questions to yours.

So far mine get along most of the time and I have a 'respite yard' setup for any girls that get chased around too much and need a break from the boys. Good luck, the boys definitely like to keep things interesting.

 

[chooki]

Lovely chicks you have there

I have had my current bachelor flock for more than 2 years, it is a small flock, and relatively peaceful.

Each bachelor flock will have its own dynamics, but giving your rooster flock a lot of space will likely to reduce the amount of fighting in them.

 

[Mariahlovespenny]

Make sure the bachelor pad is well away from the pullets/hens. Males can and will get along fine if there are no girls around to get them riled up. Watch for overly aggressive males and be prepared to cull when/if necessary. There will be fights as hormones surge and they work out the pecking order, so be prepared to treat injuries and separate them as needed. Have several feeders, perches/roosts and lots of clutter to break line of sight and give submissive males a place to duck for cover.

I have 3 cockerels in with my girls, but this is my first time raising chickens, so I'm definitely no expert, but I have read several threads on the subject and asked similar questions to yours.

So far mine get along most of the time and I have a 'respite yard' setup for any girls that get chased around too much and need a break from the boys. Good luck, the boys definitely like to keep things interesting.

Thank you so much for the info!!! That’s extremely helpful! I appreciate it!!

 

[Mariahlovespenny]

Lovely chicks you have there

I have had my current bachelor flock for more than 2 years, it is a small flock, and relatively peaceful.

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Each bachelor flock will have its own dynamics, but giving your rooster flock a lot of space will likely to reduce the amount of fighting in them.

Awe!! Your boys are so pretty!! Thank you so much for all of the info and tips!!!