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[Lynzi777]

OK.  I have a question.  It might be a stupid one, but here it goes. until recently I had two cockerels in together, but as hormones kicked in, they spent more time fighting with each other, than copulating!!(silly, silly boys!!).  I want to use both for breeding and they are both respectful to everyone else, so no freezer camps etc.  I have separated them and they each have some buckeye girls.  BUT, as my chicks will be hatching, I don't want 4 pens of chickens.  So, can i put a young (or old rooster{i could move grandpa }) in with chicks?  Has anyone done this?
Thank You for your thoughts and/or ideas.

When I was ready to put my chicks outside with the rest of the adults my roo, Duncan, didn't both them at all. But he's also in with two hens. He hasn't shown any aggression towards them, nor has he tried mating with them. They're about 3/4 his size now and they've all been great with each other. Knowing his temperament, I couldn't see him objecting to living with the chicks if I had stuck them in there with him on his own. Sorry I'm not much help....

 

[Lynzi777]

Anything I can do for my yard (knowing my chickens free range) to put some type of control on the amount of ticks we have!?! I pulled 2 ticks off my dog two weeks ago when I was giving him a bath/haircut. My husband pulled one off the next day, and today I came home from Target and my husband was in the process of pulling 5 off of him! 5!!!!!! This is getting ridiculous! Ticks skeeve me out! So now I'm all grossed out itching at every little thing I feel. Ugh!

 

[armorfirelady]

I had read that chickens and quail will eat ticks ?

 

[Tough Old Bird]

When I was ready to put my chicks outside with the rest of the adults my roo, Duncan, didn't both them at all. But he's also in with two hens. He hasn't shown any aggression towards them, nor has he tried mating with them. They're about 3/4 his size now and they've all been great with each other. Knowing his temperament, I couldn't see him objecting to living with the chicks if I had stuck them in there with him on his own. Sorry I'm not much help....

I believe mderby has just had to separate one of her new roos because of a comb injury. She put him in with some 5 (?) week old chicks and he has been great, so far as I know. In a matter of fact, he didn't want to leave them when she tried to put him back with the adult flock. Hopefully, this is still up to date info, but it sounded like the roo was getting on great with the chicks and even preferred their company.

TOB

 

[rancher hicks]

In my experience young roosters can be to hard on even the hens. I lost two del pullets due to an overly aggressive roo. There are of course exceptions to the rule.

 

[rancher hicks]

The Table!

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[happyhensny]

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For more eggs! Why else would I go to the post office and come home with a box?

 

[Lynzi777]

I had read that chickens and quail will eat ticks ?

Well they're not doing a good job! LOL

 

[Xovan]

Well they're not doing a good job! LOL

Well then you just need more chickens then.

 

[vmdanielsen]

I believe mderby has just had to separate one of her new roos because of a comb injury. She put him in with some 5 (?) week old chicks and he has been great, so far as I know. In a matter of fact, he didn't want to leave them when she tried to put him back with the adult flock. Hopefully, this is still up to date info, but it sounded like the roo was getting on great with the chicks and even preferred their company.

TOB

In my experience young roosters can be to hard on even the hens. I lost two del pullets due to an overly aggressive roo. There are of course exceptions to the rule.

I believe mderby has just had to separate one of her new roos because of a comb injury. She put him in with some 5 (?) week old chicks and he has been great, so far as I know. In a matter of fact, he didn't want to leave them when she tried to put him back with the adult flock. Hopefully, this is still up to date info, but it sounded like the roo was getting on great with the chicks and even preferred their company.

TOB

When I put the chicks (with mom) in with the rooster last year, there was no problem, but there was a whole flock involved. Anybody else have any experience? I keep thinking that it could go either way.