Ratio of Roos to Hens

[2manyhats]

Not sure which forum to put this in (first posted question - hope I get this right). I am setting up a new flock of chickens. How many hens per roo is a good ratio. I want good fertilization, but would like to keep the fighting to a minimum.

 

[nccountrygirl]

1 roo to 10 hens is the norm

 

[2manyhats]

Thanks! I thought that was about it, but wasn't quite sure. Is there a trick to keeping the fighting to less than blood shed?

 

[nccountrygirl]

How many roos do you have is the first ? If you have enough hens for more than 1 roo they should be fine. Just keep an eye out for fighting and if you see that separate the roos.

 

[2manyhats]

Thanks again. Iwill have 25-30 hens. So will need 2-3 roos.

 

[kirkster5]

I got 6 chicks(were supposed to be all girls) and one turned out to be a very handsome Roo!! I really dont want more hens at this time so in reading the above posts about 1 roo to 10 hens will I have a problem with only 5? They are about 11 weeks old now and all seem to get along very well.

 

[2manyhats]

No problem with 1 to 5 ratio. Only a problem when you have too few hens for more than 1 roo.

 

[kirkster5]

Thanks.
I didn't want to part with him. He is my Wifes favorite.