I am a first time bantam owner and first time cockerel owner. All chicks are approx 3-4 weeks old.
I have 5 Brahma Bantams, 1 being male (for sure), in one pen.
I have 6 Silkies. 2 show signs of being male at this point. And 5 Bantam Cochins, in another pen.
I have read several posts, and not sure what I should be doing differently in raising a cockeral.
Should I not pick him up? He already will peck at me when I do. I may have to possibly separate him from the girls until everyone is mature? Then, I am assuming each cockerel will need his own pen? Can I have 2 Cockerels if they have their own hens? I know much of this will probably become clear in the future. Just looking for Cockerel/Rooster insight.
I have 5 Brahma Bantams, 1 being male (for sure), in one pen.
I have 6 Silkies. 2 show signs of being male at this point. And 5 Bantam Cochins, in another pen.
I have read several posts, and not sure what I should be doing differently in raising a cockeral.
Should I not pick him up? He already will peck at me when I do. I may have to possibly separate him from the girls until everyone is mature? Then, I am assuming each cockerel will need his own pen? Can I have 2 Cockerels if they have their own hens? I know much of this will probably become clear in the future. Just looking for Cockerel/Rooster insight.