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[Jep081]

Hi. About 3 weeks ago I got 4 Rhode Island reds and 4 Rhode Island whites 7 and 8 weeks old. I also got a 4 week old amercauna rooster. I have kept them separated due to size, but what to know when and how to introduce the rooster to the hens. Help!!!!

 

[penmom7]

due to size and the fact that you have more hens then roster, I would introduce the hens to the roster in his area. thats how I have aclamated chickens befor and had no problems.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Jep081, and

! Pleased to have you with us! Personally, I'd give the rooster close contact - like through a fence - with the hens. He will eventually be at the top of the pecking order but as he is younger than the hens they may be mean to him. Give them a couple days of seeing each other and then put him in the dark coop at night so they all wake up together. At first light open the coop and watch - make sure his isn't trapped in the coop them should they pick on him (but expect a few dust ups - he is the newcomer). If they are mean you might have to do the whole process over again. Good luck to you!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

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[drumstick diva]