Question

[jimhand77]

My Alpha Roo was challenged by my second in charge and lost!! The new Alpha doesn’t seem to have the respect of the hens and he doesn’t seem like he warns them of danger!! What do I do? I feel bad for the RIR Roo but my LT Brahma Roo is huge and the hens don’t seem to like him!!

 

[BaaKaaawk]

They'll figure it out. A change is a change and chickens don't like change lol.

Now, if your RIR is a great roo and your Brahma is not... you may want to consider removing the Brahma from the flock at this point. There is a ton of value in a "good roo". I have one currently that is awesome to me, my 4 years old and his flock- so he stays and others go.

 

[jimhand77]

That’s kinda what I was asking but I like my Brahma also lol I get attached to my kids. Just seems like the hens that were always with my RIR don’t want much to do with my Brahma. I will give it a week and see what happens I just have an open run and eagles and hawks around plus crows!

 

[aart]

Choose the cock/erel you want to keep and get rid of the other one.
Depending on your goals for keeping chickens, you might not need a male at all.

 

[jimhand77]

I need a Roo for multiple reasons.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I think you are asking if the hens will ever respect that new rooster. Maybe, it is a wait and see. I'm not sure how old he is.

The new male has to earn their respect. That takes more than just beating the other rooster in a fight. He has to do the things that they consider would make him a good father for their children. Different hens have different standards for that. Some may accept him while others don't. The personality of the individual hens has something to do with this too. Cockerels often have more trouble doing his than a mature rooster.

Some roosters have the force of personality, self-confidence, and magnificence to instantly win the hens over. Others have to work harder. Some males with weak personalities or immature males may resort to violence to take over the flock. It is something you need to monitor. But have a little patience and make your decisions on what you see.

 

[jimhand77]

Thanks Ridgerunner I am monitoring them close. I spend a lot of time in the yard and coop. I was thinking that but wanted to make sure I was right to do it that way. thanks again

 

[Folly's place]

They may split into two groups, each with their favored rooster. It's normal, and if everyone gets along, that's great. If 'Junior' isn't polite, he can turn into chicken and dumplings...
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

I like having more than one rooster, and I have the flock numbers, coop, and space for the right birds to co-exist peacefully. If your coop and hen numbers are inadequate for this to work, or if Junior doesn't measure up, remove him.
Mary

 

[chickens really]

Keep the Original Rooster and separate and get rid of the other one..