mattjanky
In the Brooder
- Jul 8, 2016
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Hi this is my first post here. I am new to raising chickens. I have 6 hens. 3 black austrlorps, 2 buff orphingtons and 1 aurucana.I they are about 4 and a half months old and I can't wait to get eggs any time now! I also have 5 pekin ducks in a small fenced in area (it was 6 but a raccoon ate one. But I took care of it the next night with extreme prejudice). My hens free range during the day and are locked in a small pre fab coop during the night. My question is what are the pros and cons of having a rooster? I know they can be loud but also good gaurdians in case any coons or cayotes come looking for a meal. And obviously I could hatch my own chicks. But do they stress the hens out? Will they lay less eggs? And should I not house them together? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks