New roo....

[Triggerjay]

I was browsing craigslist yesterday, and found a roo (don't remember what kind), 6 buff hens, and one hen same kind as new roo.. About a month ago, I lost half my flock to a coon, (won't happen again - have Electric fence now). Heres the problem, I already have a BR roo, and three BR hens.. I put the new rooster, and his matching hen in an enclosure I built a while back to keep the roo's seperate. I would like for all my chickens to be together though. They have a VERY large area dedicated for their stomping grounds, so with a large area, could, and would it be possible for the two roosters to co-exist together? or should I just find the new roo a new home?

Jason

 

[crtrlovr]

I know the recommended ratio is 8 or 10 hens per roo, but I think it also depends on the roos, especially if you're bringing in an already established group INTO an also already established group. Don't neglect the quarantine period ; it could save you a lot of misery in the long run. I quarantined newcomers and still ended up with Marek's in my flock.

 

[gritsar]

Hi Jason! I see one big problem. You only have 10 hens with two roos, is that correct? Even if the roos get along they will mate those hens non-stop and the hens won't get any peace.
With alot of room to roam there is a good chance that the roos will just avoid each other, but that's kinda a wait and see thing. I would be more worried about the hens wellbeing.

 

[Triggerjay]

So, it sounds like I either sell a roo, or keep them seperated.. Right now, I have the following hens:
2 brown leghorns
3 barred rock
6 buff
1 bantam (seperated form the rest)
1 white hen.. no idea what she is...

So, by what you guys are saying, the male to female ratio will be off... I think I would rather get rid of it though instead of keeping up with two enclosures. Man, I wish I could remember what kind he is....

Jason

 

[Triggerjay]

lakenvelder... the roo, and the white hen.. thats what they are..

Jason