Question?

[albird101]

This Saturday I will be getting two standard chickens most likely a mixed game rooster and a mixed game hen.. Well, I already have a flock of four but there bantams 1 roster 3 hens and 1 hen has a brood of 11 checks.. The reason why I want a standard chicken is because the bantams seem to be easy picking for any type of animal sharp skinned Hawks are always in the area there really small,and don't bother the chickens but every chance they get they'll try to get a check, momma hen is usually really protective and fight off about anything crows, doves, Bluejays etc. Well my biggest question is will the standard rooster kill the little rooster and will it kill the momma hens chicks? They all will be free ranged on 1 acre so if necessary they can get away? Also, will they ever get along?

 

[drumstick diva]

There are game bird threads on here, and they would give you much better answers than I could.

If you put "Game birds threads," in the search box they should pop up.

 

[gander007]

 

[TwoCrows]

Very possible. I don't keep Games, so I can't say. You might want to check out this thread on Game Fowl. Maybe someone there can help you out with this question....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/620544/jungle-fowl-thread

Good luck with your flock and welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!