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Wow, sorry you've had such a rough start with chickens! Where did you get your chicks from? I don't think either of your Barred Rocks were true BRs. Betty is definitely a boy with a pea or rose comb, possibly Dominique cross or ???

If your plan was to rehome all 3, why do you still have the one? Is it possible to rehome Betty the cockerel and get your other 2 "new" pullets back? The best way to keep your chickens from roosting on your truck or other unwanted areas or being killed by predators is to keep them in an enclosed run. Not everyone can free range successfully.

If you do choose to keep your roo, he will likely need a lot more hens to keep the peace (common ratio is 10:1) even then there will still be pecking order. Are roosters allowed in your neighborhood? Successful integration happens in stages, starting with See But Don’t Touch.

Here's a few articles with lots of good things to know if you'd like to start over:
How Much Room Do Chickens Need
Keeping Chickens Without Free Ranging
Guide to Improving Your Identification Skills
Keeping A Rooster
 
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You had 2 very dominant breeds there. :) You might want to do some research & choose less aggressive breeds. You will still get some of the *pecking order* issues but probably not as bad. All teenagers will have some issues. Laying hens are generally more settled & know how things work.​
 
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View attachment 1834199 Wow, sorry you've had such a rough start with chickens! Where did you get your chicks from? I don't think either of your Barred Rocks were true BRs. Betty is definitely a boy with a pea or rose comb, possibly Dominique cross or ???

If your plan was to rehome all 3, why do you still have the one? Is it possible to rehome Betty the cockerel and get your other 2 "new" pullets back? The best way to keep your chickens from roosting on your truck or other unwanted areas or being killed by predators is to keep them in an enclosed run. Not everyone can free range successfully.

If you do choose to keep your roo, he will likely need a lot more hens to keep the peace (common ratio is 10:1) even then there will still be pecking order. Are roosters allowed in your neighborhood? Successful integration happens in stages, starting with See But Don’t Touch.

Here's a few articles with lots of good things to know if you'd like to start over:
How Much Room Do Chickens Need
Keeping Chickens Without Free Ranging
Guide to Improving Your Identification Skills
Keeping A Rooster
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I brought ‘Betty’ to be with the 2 new hens last night. Snatched him up and put him in a box and then put him in the coop with the other 2. He stomped his foot the entire ride. This morning there was a jail break when the kids opened the door. He is on a farm with horses and lots of space. The hens will be let out in a week. Hopefully all will be well!!
 

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