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[melissaF40]

My husband and I got 12 chickens about 7 months ago. We have 7 roosters and 6 hens. They have just started laying eggs. My husband wants to thin out the roosters

 

[The Farm]

Yes I would say you need to sell / butcher or some thing. Your hens will start getting torn all up on their backs. I have 1 roo over my 10 hens and still have great hatches.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Extra roosters can cause several issues, among them overbreeding the hens and fighting between them as they reach maturity. For a flock that small you really only need one rooster.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Fluffers]

 

[All Henned Up]

Welcome and enjoy BYC!
Steve

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. That many roosters can cause several problems. One would be best for your small flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

unless you want hatching (fertile) eggs, you don't need a rooster at all.