Pullet or Cockerel?

[Alexandra33]

Just that I heard that they are more aggressive and we are so new to the Chicken World! Can you have a Rooster in with your girls if you do not wish to raise baby chicks?

Aggression is a very real possibility, sadly, and something those who keep them must be prepared for. However, this isn't always the case. Some of my very best, most affectionate birds are roosters. I will never be without one.

Of course! Simply don't allow the girls to incubate eggs, if possible. Be sure to collect everything from underneath your broodies each day, and chicks should be averted.

~Alex

 

[chrissynemetz]

There are lots of good articles and threads on here that offer advice on keeping roosters, if you do decide to give him a try.

 

[Dyna1999]

Yes, but you need a high ratio of hens to roos, so the hens don't get too beat up from the mating. I have 24 chickens, 3 of which are 7 1/2 month old cockerels. The boys have shown zero aggression as of yet. My husband and I spend a lot of time with the chickens, and everyone is in a huge coop with huge run. We collect the eggs several times a day, and there's no way to tell which eggs are fertilized. It can work!!! Blessings!

Aggression is a very real possibility, sadly, and something those who keep them must be prepared for. However, this isn't always the case. Some of my very best, most affectionate birds are roosters. I will never be without one.

Of course! Simply don't allow the girls to incubate eggs, if possible. Be sure to collect everything from underneath your broodies each day, and chicks should be averted.

~Alex

Thank you Alexandria33 a

Aggression is a very real possibility, sadly, and something those who keep them must be prepared for. However, this isn't always the case. Some of my very best, most affectionate birds are roosters. I will never be without one.

Of course! Simply don't allow the girls to incubate eggs, if possible. Be sure to collect everything from underneath your broodies each day, and chicks should be averted.

~Alex

 

[Dyna1999]

Thanks for all the helpful information....based on this, I think we will be keeping Braveheart and hope for the best! I think the older gals (possibly 1 1/2 yrs old) will keep him in line!

 

[333113]

FYI, if these are Welsummers, they are in the Continental class of chickens. In my experience the Continental roosters are not prone to beat up their hens in mating.

Yes, but you need a high ratio of hens to roos, so the hens don't get too beat up from the mating. I have 24 chickens, 3 of which are 7 1/2 month old cockerels. The boys have shown zero aggression as of yet. My husband and I spend a lot of time with the chickens, and everyone is in a huge coop with huge run. We collect the eggs several times a day, and there's no way to tell which eggs are fertilized. It can work!!! Blessings!