I have probably a dozen cockerels from my chicks this spring, currently between 7 and 11 weeks old. I would like to separate them from the pullets because in the past, they have seemed to gain better when they are separated. I have one RIR, seven bantam cochins (I know, two bites per bird!) and the rest are Buckeyes (I cannot identify all of the boys yet among the Buckeyes, not completely sure how many I've got). I plan to butcher in the 14-16 week range.
Questions: Do they actually gain better if they are separated from the pullets?
How many can I fit in an indoor space of 50 square feet? I would like to put as many as can comfortably fit in this space, but I don't need to crowd them. There is room for them with the pullets, I just want to tame down all the hormones and fighting in that pen and help them grow out a bit faster.
Questions: Do they actually gain better if they are separated from the pullets?
How many can I fit in an indoor space of 50 square feet? I would like to put as many as can comfortably fit in this space, but I don't need to crowd them. There is room for them with the pullets, I just want to tame down all the hormones and fighting in that pen and help them grow out a bit faster.