Realistic Expectations for a Rooster

[C Siena]

We are moving in the near future and will be taking the hens with us. Not sure if this is a question that can even really be answered, but will having a rooster around, even if it's the younger one, offer some reassurance to the hens as they adjust to a new environment? Or, if he's just as worthless as his father, is it best to start fresh with a new rooster at the new location?

How young? The hens/pullets can also pick on a rooster. Our neighbor had 100- 6 month old pullets and they went after the 2- 4 month old cockerels and the 1 yr old roo. I mean after, attacking, pulling feathers. It may have been the large number but they were ISAs and 2 of our 3 ISAs, will try to chase the Malinois away from their water bowl.

 

[hollandhens24]

How young? The hens/pullets can also pick on a rooster. Our neighbor had 100- 6 month old pullets and they went after the 2- 4 month old cockerels and the 1 yr old roo. I mean after, attacking, pulling feathers. It may have been the large number but they were ISAs and 2 of our 3 ISAs, will try to chase the Malinois away from their water bowl.

He is 3 months now and will be 9 months at the time of the move.

 

[C Siena]

He is 3 months now and will be 9 months at the time of the move.

If he's not a problem now, I think it can't hurt to watch and see how he matures, as your putting dad in freezer camp. Others may have a different opinion.