Newbie Intro

[AngelChic]

Hello, I live in Indiana and am new to the Chicken Life. I currently have 2 roosters and five hens. None are laying yet. Just purchased these in February. Love to sit with them and learn things about chickens. I'm sure I have plenty of questions to ask you all veterans out there but wanted to take the time to say Hello first.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC! You may find your gender balance becomes problematic so be prepared to either increase females, decrease males or house in groups that address the issue.

 

[AngelChic]

Welcome to BYC! You may find your gender balance becomes problematic so be prepared to either increase females, decrease males or house in groups that address the issue.

I was afraid of that. Given the fact that my other rooster seems to get along with the other females. Should I sell on cause I don't think I could kill and eat one of my own. What is a good ratio for females to male?

 

[Kiki]

1 rooster per 8 to 10 hens.

 

[theoldchick]

Howdy! Two roosters = more hens for you!

 

[AngelChic]

1 rooster per 8 to 10 hens.

Thank you

 

[AngelChic]

Howdy! Two roosters = more hens for you!

lol I'm not sure how my husband will feel about that

 

[masmom]

Keep both boys and get more girls. Due to chicken math it's inevitable anyways. You'll see

 

[masmom]

Hello, I live in Indiana and am new to the Chicken Life. I currently have 2 roosters and five hens. None are laying yet. Just purchased these in February. Love to sit with them and learn things about chickens. I'm sure I have plenty of questions to ask you all veterans out there but wanted to take the time to say Hello first.

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