One Rooster / Three Hens

[sourland]

Good decision. If your hens start showing wear and tear you can separate or rehome/cull/eat the rooster.

 

[apmomma]

I agree with those that say find more hens or a new home for the roo, it's not worth the stress on your girls. We had 7 hens and 1 BR rooster.. he ended up killing 2 of our hens, a EE and a good sized BO

It's been over a month, maybe 2, since we butchered him yet the bald spots(from him mounting/mating) on a few of our hens are still there.

 

[happyhens44]

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what breed as he?

 

[gretamae]

I currently have three hens and one young orpington rooster, and it seems to be an okay balance for the time being. As others have said, a lot depends on the rooster.

 

[apmomma]

happyhens44, he was a Barred Rock..his pic is my avatar/profile pic