New to raising chickens myself

[48158chicks]

Hello everyone!
I have 6 chickens for now. Turns out 4 of them are Roos, not what I had planned. After reading some of your post I am getting rid of 2 maybe 3 of them and getting more hens.
Thank you for all your posts on the topic! I never knew the Roos would stop the hens from laying!

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Yes, they can keep the females from laying, due to stress, if you have too many in the main flock. If you can seperate them from the females, until you can rehome them, it would be best. Its always good to have a backup rooster though, so if you have a couple that get along well, and are good to the hens, keeping two is a good plan.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Separating the roosters from the hens is an excellent suggestion.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Separate all males and keep the best one. Rehome the 3 and release the keeper once the pullets start laying. That's when they'll be ready for him.

 

[Noraaaaa]

Welcome to BYC! The other posts on here are excellent ideas on what you should do!

 

[User690263]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Separating the roosters from the hens is an excellent suggestion.

I'm sure you mean an EGGcellent suggestion
Welcome to BYC @4158chicks!

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Hello & Welcome To BYC!!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You've been given some great advice above, so I will just welcome you to our community!